Plant Family

Sapindaceae

7 plants in database

Sapindaceae in this database spans zones 4-11 with 7 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 7 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Tree layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Sapindaceae
Plants in Database
7
Common Pests
7
Zone Range
4–11
Tree
6 plants
Understory Tree
1 plants
Sub-Canopy
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×7 Ornamental×6 Shade Provider×3 Edible×3 Mulcher×2 Border Plant×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Sapindaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Boxelder Bug
100% of family
Boisea trivittata
Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Spotted Lanternfly
100% of family
Lycorma delicatula
Aphids
71% of family
Aphidoidea
Borers
29% of family
Various (e.g., Cerambycidae, Sesiidae)
Caribbean Fruit Fly
29% of family
Anastrepha suspensa
Spider Mites
29% of family
Tetranychidae

All Sapindaceae Plants — 7 total

Chalk Maple
Acer leucoderme
Florida Maple
Acer floridanum
Longan
Dimocarpus longan
Lychee
Litchi chinensis
Soapberry
Sapindus saponaria
Western Soapberry
Sapindus drummondii
Yellowhorn Tree
Xanthoceras sorbifolium