Family: Sapindaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Native to tropical/subtropical climates
- Tolerates wide range of soils (including clay)
- Produces viable, easily germinating seed
- Intentionally dispersed by people (ornamental tree)
- Possible water dispersal (creek bank habitat)
Low Risk Traits:
- No naturalization or weedy races reported
- No spines, thorns, or burrs
- Not shade tolerant (requires sun)
- Not toxic, allelopathic, or a fire hazard
- Long generation time (4+ years)
- No wind, bird, or prolific seed dispersal
- No persistent seed bank
