Soapbark Tree
Quillaja Saponaria
Overview
The Soapbark Tree (Quillaja saponaria) is a hardy, evergreen species, native to Chile. It can reach up to 49-66 feet in height, with a dense, round canopy. Its leathery leaves complement clusters of small, white flowers. This tree is renowned for its bark, high in saponins, traditionally used as a natural detergent. Drought-resistant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, adding a robust option for water-conscious landscapes.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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- Hector Montero from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
- Yastay, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Penarc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Inao Vásquez from Santiago, Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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