Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) shade summer Attracts Hummingbirds Poisonous Seeds

summer Attracts Hummingbirds Poisonous Seeds

It does best planted on the south side of a building or trees where it would be protected with from winter winds

offering a shower of white blooms in exchange for very little care

American Beautyberry or spiderworts

or spring wildflowers

Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) shade summer Attracts Hummingbirds Poisonous SeedsWestern Soapberry is an attractive small to medium size Texas native tree that is adaptable and tolerant of many adverse conditions such as poor soil, air pollution, alkaline soil or wind. It has glossy leaves that provide excellent yellow fall color. It produces showy white flowers in the spring, followed by lovely yellow fruit that often persists into the winter and is quite ornamental. The fruit can be used as laundry soap and is poisonous. Western