Austin Watershed Protection

Buckeye, Mexican

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Botanical Name
Ungnadia speciosa
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Plant Height Min
12ft
Plant Height Max
20ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
Pink
Plant Spread Min
12ft
Plant Spread Max
20ft
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Spring
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments

 Multi-trunked; use as understory shrub; needs 1/2 day of sun; yellow fall foliage; 1" fragrant blooms provide nectar for bees & hummingbirds; seeds eaten by wildlife but poisonous to humans; does not need pruning