Sapindaceae (Sapindus)

Protocol Information for:

Label_title:
Sapindus (drummondii)

Family Names:

Family Scientific Name:
Sapindaceae

Family Common Name:
Soapberry Family

Scientific Names:

Genus:
Sapindus

Species:
drummondii

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Species Authority:
(Hook & Arn.) L. Benson

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Authors:

Rudy G. Esquivel

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Other Information:

Common Name:
Western soapberry

Species Code:
SASAD

Ecotype:
Blue Creek Bridge and Plum Creek Campground.

General Distribution:
Shallow, sandy bottomland sites.

Known Invasiveness:

Propagation Goal:
plants

Propagation Method:
seed, vegetative

Product Type:
Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)

Stock Type:

Grow Time:
0

Target Specifications:
Stock Type: Container seedlings. Height: N/A. Caliper: N/A. Root System: N/A.

Propagation Collection:
Collected in Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Sanford-Fritch, Texas by Ray Cragar and Ron Curd on 12/12/91.

Propagation Processing/Propagule Characteristics:
Seed Processing: Hand picking or flailing it from tree. Seeds/Kg: 527. Germination: 75%. Purity: 100%.

Pre-Planting Propagule Treatments:
Seed Treatments: Maceration in water. Allow seed, after maceration, to soak in pulp and water for 30-60 days in low temperature - 36-54§ Fahrenheit.

Growing Area Preparation / Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Propagation Environment: Greenhouse and lath house. Seed Propagation Method: Sow seeds in flats, transplant into individual containers or use bare-root; treat seeds with fungicide to prevent damping off. Container Type and Volume: Gallon container. Growing Media: Sunshine Mix #1 or #3.

Establishment Phase:
Sowing Date: Early spring. % Emergence and Date: N/A. Sowing/Planting Technique: Hand sowing. Establishment Phase: N/A.

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N/A.

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Hardening Phase:
N/A.

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Harvesting, Storage and Shipping:
Harvest Date: Fall and early winter. Storage Conditions: May use low temperature in closed container to increase longevity.

Length of Storage:
N/A.

Guidelines for Outplanting / Performance on Typical Sites:

Other Comments:
Vegetative Propagation Method: Potted or bare-root seedlings.
Propagator: N/A.
Comments: Potted or bare-root seedlings can be transplanted in the spring or fall.

References:
Nokes 1986, 319-320; U. S. Department of Agriculture 1974, 558-759; Vines 1960, 683, 684; NRCS James E. `Bud' Smith Plant Materials Center, Knox City, Texas, Plant Collection Information, PM-580.

Citation:
Esquivel, Rudy G.. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Sapindus drummondii (Hook & Arn.) L. Benson plants USDA NRCS - James E. "Bud" Smith Plant Materials Center Knox City, Texas. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/04/25). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.

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