Sapindus drummondii
Sapindus drummondii
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest | United States | AL, AR, AZ, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK, TX
iNaturalist: © rick57 (iNaturalist #33389758)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Sapindus
- Species:
- Sapindus drummondii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 1524 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water) followed by cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash