
Western Soapberry
Sapindus drummondii
Family: Sapindaceae
Western Soapberry grows in full sun and prefers dry, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Western Soapberry
Western Soapberry growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Western Soapberry as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.
Plant Overview
Western Soapberry (Sapindus drummondii) is listed in the Sapindaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4479
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Western Soapberry is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 240-365 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.




