Sapindus mukorossi

Sapindus mukorossi

Sapindus mukorossi is an Asian deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

It reaches up to 20 meters in height.

The leaves are large, decorative, pinnately compound, thin, leathery, entire, and smooth.

The flowers are very small, ranging in color from white to light yellow. They grow in dense, spreading inflorescences, usually with five petals and a distinctive red center. Flowering occurs in late May and early June, and the flowers strongly attract pollinating insects.

Sapindus mukorossi grows best in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH ranging from slightly acidic to neutral (optimum pH 6-7). It prefers a sunny or partly sunny location.