Native to Texas, this deciduous, woody plant grows slowly to form a multi-trunked large shrub or small tree. The large dark green, compound leaves turn yellow in the fall. Spring brings lovely rose-pink flowers that emerge before the leaves. The flowers are followed by leathery, three-chambered pods that contain dark, shiny seeds. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide good drainage.
Ungnadia speciosa (Mexican Buckeye)
Ungnadia speciosa
Mexican Buckeye, Texas Buckeye, Monilla, Seepwillow, Palo Prieto, Escobillo, Cascara de Venado, Horse Sugar, Brazos Buckeye, Torrubia
Native to Texas, this deciduous, woody plant grows slowly to form a multi-trunked large shrub or small tree. The large dark green, compound leaves turn yellow in the fall. Spring brings lovely rose-pink flowers that emerge before the leaves. The flowers are followed by leathery, three-chambered pods that contain dark, shiny seeds. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide good drainage.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 15 (ft) |
| Spread | 15 (ft) |
| Spacing | 8' - 12' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Specimen |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Cold, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Frost, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil, Salt, Wet Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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