| Botanical Name |
Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii
|
| Common Names |
Western Soapberry, Soapberry Tree, Texas Soapberry |
| Family |
Sapindaceae |
| Origin |
Southern United States, Mexico, Central America |
| Plant Type |
Tree |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
20–50 ft tall × 20–40 ft wide |
| Light |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Needs |
Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established |
| Soil |
Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils |
| Bloom Time |
Late spring to early summer |
| Flower Color |
Creamy white |
| USDA Zones |
7–10 |
| Florida Native |
Yes (native to parts of Florida) |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest |
Fruits mature in late summer to fall; usable once trees reach maturity (3–5 years) |
