Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa)

Mexican Buckeye

Ungnadia speciosa

Top Pick: A native small tree with fragrant spring blooms and unique seed pods.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• 💧 Water: Low to Medium
• 🌿 Type: Small Tree / Large Shrub
• 📏 Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall × 10–15 ft wide

Description

A distinctive native known for its fragrant pink blooms and ornamental seed pods.

Mexican Buckeye produces clusters of pink flowers in early spring, often before leaf-out. It develops unique seed pods later in the season, adding visual interest.

🌼 Why it works

• Fragrant early-season blooms
• Handles dry, rocky soils
• Unique ornamental features
• Low maintenance once established

🐦 Wildlife value

Provides nectar for pollinators and structure for wildlife.

Adds ecological and structural diversity to landscapes.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Performs well in limestone and rocky conditions.

• Native landscapes
• Naturalized areas
• Specimen plantings

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates alkaline conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Minimal pruning required. Can be shaped or allowed to grow naturally.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water during establishment; once established, it tolerates dry conditions.

Important Notes

Seeds are toxic if ingested. Consider placement carefully around children and pets.

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