Tree Giveaway Resource Page
🌳 Learn How to Care for Your New Tree! 🌳
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Thank you for participating in our tree giveaway! Below, you’ll find detailed care instructions for the two trees we offered: Mexican Buckeye and Western Soapberry. Feel free to read, download, or print the care sheets for your tree to help it thrive in Central Texas.
🌳 Care Resources for Your New Trees 🌳
Brought to you by Domain Farmers Market & FarmForkAlliance.org
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Thank you for joining us at the Austin Roots & Wings Festival! As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, Domain Farmers Market and FarmForkAlliance.org created these care resources to help your Mexican Buckeye and Western Soapberry trees thrive. Below, you’ll find all the information you need to nurture your tree in Central Texas.
🌱 Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa)
The Mexican Buckeye offers beautiful blooms that attract pollinators and brilliant golden foliage in fall. It thrives in Central Texas landscapes, adding both charm and function with light shade and wildlife value.
Care Instructions for Central Texas
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Watering:
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First 3 Months: Water - 1 gallon once per week
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After 3 Months: 1 gallon weekly
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Winter: Water every 10-14 days if no rain
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After 1st Year: Drought-tolerant; water only during extended dry periods
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Height: 10-20 feet | Spread: 10-15 feet | Growth Rate: Moderate
🌳 Western Soapberry (Sapindus drummondii) 🌳
The Western Soapberry is known for its yellow flowers, dense shade, and fruits that contain natural soap-producing saponins. It thrives in Central Texas’s dry conditions, supporting pollinators and wildlife alike.
Care Instructions
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Watering:
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1st Year: 1 gallon per week, including winter
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During Dry Spells: Increase to 2 waterings per week
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After 1st Year: Drought-tolerant; water only during extended dry periods
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Height: 20-50 feet | Spread: 15-30 feet | Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
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Fun Fact: Native Americans used the fruits to make soap due to their saponin content.
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