Sapindus saponaria (Soapberry) - Image 2

Botanical name: Sapindus saponaria

Common name: Soapberry

Family: Sapindaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Sapindus saponaria (Soapberry) with round tan fruit and dense green leaves on a tree branch
Sapindus saponaria (Soapberry) with round tan fruit clustered on thin stems amid long green leaves.
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