Tree Portfolio Wingleaf Soapberry (Sapindus saponaria) - Highly Recommended

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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Orange berry in winter/spring |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height at Maturity: |
35’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
25’ |
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Grow Space: |
Small-medium, 20’ from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Any |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Semi-Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
High |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
Wind, pest, and drought resistance, plus an ability to grow in small spaces, make Soapberry a good tree for urban use in our area. Unfortunately, it is not grown in enough quantity at this time. Tree requires some structural preuning when young and should be located where berries will not be a problem (poisonous seeds). |
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Uses: |
Shade, specimen, parking lots, streets |
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Maintenance: |
$ | |