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    Ungnadia speciosa

    Also Known As

    • Showy Mexican Buckeye
    • Soapberry

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-30'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Ungnadia speciosa plant details

    Ungnadia speciosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ungnadia speciosa

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: sapindaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color, rare, small tree, unique, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ungnadia speciosa

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This small (to 30') S.W. native tree produces fragrant rose-pink flowers in spring before compound leaves appear. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Mexican Buckeye is an unusual, small desert tree with compound bright green leaves and pink/mauve flowers in the spring, followed by cool seed capsules with large black seeds. Rare in cultivation; hardy to at least -5 °F. DS.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Showy light pink flowers in early summer and decent yellow fall color. Slow growing small tree.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ungnadia speciosa plant

    How to Grow Ungnadia speciosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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