Western Soapberry - Container

A medium to large tree, attaining a height of 40 to 50 and a trunk diameter of 1 to 2 feet, with erect branches that form an oval or rounded crown Latin Name Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii Tree Size Medium Hardiness USDA Zones 6, 7, 8, and 9 Leaf Type Deciduous Growth Rate Moderate Soil Needs Adaptable, but often thrives in alkaline soils Tolerances Drought; poorly-drained sites; alkaline soils Attributes Texas native; reliable fall color; showy or fragrant flowers; attractive seeds or fruit; seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife Features Bright yellow fall color; large, amber berries from fall through winter Problems Sucker growth habit; fleshy fruits can be messy; larger trees are susceptible to damage by soapberry borer