Ungnadia speciosa
Mexican Buckeye
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.
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:
Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.
Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.