Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry)

Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry)Western Soapberry is an attractive small to medium size Texas native tree that is adaptable and tolerant of many adverse conditions such as poor soil, air pollution, alkaline soil or wind. It has glossy leaves that provide excellent yellow fall color. It produces showy white flowers in the spring, followed by lovely yellow fruit that often persists into the winter and is quite ornamental. The fruit can be used as laundry soap and is poisonous. Western

red Bloom time Spring

Rattlesnake Master blooms from June until September and the flowers have a sweet honey like scent

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color White

Unlike the non-native counterpart

banded hairstreak Erosion control Yes Notes Native bee friendly

has fewer seedpods than the species and its blooms are deep pink color

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Mature height up to 30 ft Mature width up to 40 ft Attracts Butterflies

fall Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 2-3 ft Deer resistant Yes Notes Need good drainage if under irrigation

Adaptable to limestone bluffs

In spring the showy 2-3 ft

In warmer areas with mild winters it can be evergreen

sandpaper-like leaves