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Sapindus saponaria drummondii

Soapberry

Plant photo of: Sapindus saponaria drummondii
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Information by:         Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

 

Description

This deciduous tree moderately grows to 30' tall and wide. It can also be pruned into a privacy hedge or screen. Small, creamy flowers appear in late spring, clustered on the branch tips. Leaves are 2"-3" long, green, glossy and compound. This tree needs well-draining soil and full sun. Once this tree is established, irrigate every 2-3 weeks especially during the summer. Berries are poisonous if ingested. Crushed fruit has been used for soap thus the common name, Soapberry.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.