In The Garden: California (Zone 8/9) Unidentified Tree

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  1. Jeff Powers

    Jeff Powers New Member

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    Attached is a photo of a young tree currently growing strong in my yard garden. It has grown quite a bit this season, and I would like to know what it is before it overtakes my growing space. The photo contains 3 views of the same tree. Thank you in advance for your help. I'm new to this but am trying to learn more everyday.
     

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  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Sapindus species?
     
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  3. Jeff Powers

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    Looks kinda similar to Sapindus mukorossi (Soap Nut Tree), but I haven't noticed any blooms since Nov. 2012. Tree too young for the nuts?
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I've read they can take up to 10 years to fruit.
     
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  5. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Chinese pistachio gets planted quite a bit in California.
     
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