Ungnadia speciosa
( ung - NAW - dee - uh spee - see - OH - suh )
At-A-Glance Information
Commonly called Mexican Buckeye, this species of deciduous trees and large shrubs is native to northeastern Mexico, southern New Mexico and western Texas. They reach 15-20 feet tall and just as wide, with dark green foliage. Flowers are showy and rose-pink, blooming in springtime before leafout. The blooms attract butterflies. These plants are naturally multi-trunked but can be trained to have a singular trunk. Mexican Buckeye needs full sun to light shade and little water. Take care when planting these shrubs and trees in your garden, as seeds are poisonous. Mexican Buckeye grows best in zones 10-13.
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Caring for and pruning ungnadia speciosa Trees
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 643, Ungnadia speciosa
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