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Sapindus saponariaSapindus saponaria

Wingleaf Soapberry

In Stock: 0.67 lb (Total:0.67lb)

Sapindus saponaria

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Seed lots

0.7 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

cut

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

300

Quantity:

0.67 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

7

Inventory ID:

697818

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if hot water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Introducing the Sapindus saponaria, also known as western soapberry or wingleaf soapberry. Native to the Americas, this small to medium-sized deciduous tree can reach up to 50 feet in height. Its golden-colored fruit, which can be stored for later use, contains a single black seed and can be used to make soap when rubbed in water. The tree's wood is heavy and strong, making it great for basket making. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, thick and leathery, and up to 15 inches long. The soapberry can commonly be found growing at the head of prairie ravines, the margins of woodlands, the edges of fields, or on rocky hillsides. If you're looking for a unique and useful addition to your garden, consider the Sapindus saponaria.