Western Soapberry (Sapindus saponaria)

   
 

Fig. 1. Flowers and foliage of Western Soapberry. Photograph by Wynn Anderson. Fig. 2. Fruit and foliage, Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Photograph by A.H. Harris.

• Common Names: Western Soapberry
• Common Spanish Names: Jaboncillo
• Scientific Name: Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (sah-PIN-dus sap-own-NARE-ee-us)
• Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)
• Geographic Range: South-central and southwestern USA south into Mexico.
• Description: Tree to 40 ft.
• Landscape Usage:

Last Update: 26 Sep 2003