The soap nut tree Sapindus Mukorossi aka Indian Soapberry is a very large tree that produces prodigious amounts of a soaponifying nut that you can use as a greywater safe laundry detergent, dish and hand soap. ... It's a tall tree that can take as long as ten years to begin fruiting.

What is a Soapnut tree?

They are the fruits of a small tree called Sapindus Mukorossi tree, native of the Himalayas and the mountainous region between India and Nepal. ... Also called soapberry nut husks, they are indeed the husk (shell) from soapberry nuts.

Can you grow a soap nut tree?

Growing Your Own Soapnuts

It is easy to grow by planting seeds in summer. Soak the seeds for at least 24 hours, then plant them in a small container at a depth of about an inch (2.5 cm.). ... Alternatively, plant the seeds directly in the garden, in rich, well-prepared soil.