Ungnadia speciosa

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Mexican Buckeye

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Shrub or small patio tree grows to 10' x 10'. Winter Deciduous, rose-pink frangrant flowers appear spring before leaves. Moderate growth rate. Large dark green leaves have yellow fall color. Full sun to partial shade. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.