Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) Size:10 gal clearance (healthy but short, multitrunk) Gum bumelia is a multi-trunked

Gum bumelia is a multi-trunked tall shrub or medium-sized tree with spiny stems and branches

Texas native Yes Water use Medium to high

Turfgrass: 20 lb per 1

It provides seeds in its pods for a child-resistant ornamental effect

Also known as Chittamwood

Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) Size:10 gal clearance (healthy but short, multitrunk) Gum bumelia is a multi-trunkedWestern 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