The soapberry is an ornamental shrub native to China, valued for its compound foliage and yellow summer flowering. Here is what you need to know about these soapberry seeds:
Description:
- The soapberry (Koelreuteria paniculata) is a hardy tree with an elegant, spreading habit that requires little maintenance.
- It is distinguished by its pretty compound foliage and its yellow summer flowering, followed by fruits that add to its ornamental appeal.
- This tree is very hardy and can reach a height of 6 to 8 meters. Its globular crown, becoming increasingly spreading with age, as well as its smooth gray bark, give it an elegant appearance.
- Its growth is slow, with late bud break and a lifespan of up to 200 years.
- La saponine, présente dans l'écorce et le fruit, est utilisée en Asie pour faire du savon naturel d'où son nom de « Savonnier ».
Growing Conditions:
- The soapberry prefers compact or very porous, calcareous, and dry soils, but it does not like waterlogged or acidic soils.
- It thrives in fully sunny conditions, and hot summers bring abundant flowering.
- With its rounded shape and moderate growth, the soapberry tree is perfect for small gardens.
- Soapberry seeds generally require cold stratification to optimize germination.
Commitment to Quality: At SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we are committed to providing the highest quality seeds. Our seeds are reproducible, non-hybrid, and acclimated. They are carefully selected, sorted, stored, and packaged without any chemical treatment, for the greatest pleasure of gardeners.
Add the beauty and elegance of the soapberry tree to your garden with these quality seeds.
