Ungnadia speciosa/Mexican Buckeye

A delightful large deciduous Texas native shrub or small tree
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Scientific Name:	Ungnadia speciosa
Common Name:	Mexican Buckeye
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	10-15 feet
Spread:	10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:	Spring
Flower color:	Pink
Fruit present:	Summer, Fall, Winter
Fruit color:	Green, Brown
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Low
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	This is a large native shrub to small deciduous tree that produces lavender spring flowers and rather large hanging fruit with three distinct capsules that open to release hard nuts in late autumn and winter. Seeds are poisonous. Provide full sunlight and well drained soils. This is an excellent plant for naturalistic settings. The sculptural form in winter can be a special feature. Autumn foliage color is also outstanding most years.