Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) shade American Beautyberry or spiderworts

American Beautyberry or spiderworts

Pale-Leaf Yucca is native to north-central Texas

medium Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom time Summer Mature height 1-2

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

followed by lovely yellow fruit that often persists into the winter and is quite ornamental

Sapindus saponaria var. drummondii (Western Soapberry) shade American Beautyberry or spiderwortsWestern 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