Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye"

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Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye"

$68.857 Gallon

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Currently serving Arlington, TX and surrounding communities. Enter your address at checkout to confirm.

Available Size
7 Gallon
Quantity
1

A beautiful, multi-trunked deciduous shrub that produces showy, fragrant pink flowers in early spring. It is a tough, drought-tolerant choice for North Texas landscapes that offers lovely golden-yellow fall color.

Photos do not represent exact sizing or fullness and are taken during the plant's full bloom.

Care Blueprint· What this plant needs
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Needs 6+ hours of direct sun
Water
Low
Drought-tolerant once established
Humidity
Moderate
Average outdoor humidity is fine
Plant Specifications· Know before you grow
Mature Height
8-12 ft
Mature Width
6-10 ft
Sun Requirements
Part Shade to Shade
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Growth Rate
Slow
Texas Native Drought Tolerant Low Maintenance Deer Resistant
Best Used For
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How to Plant Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye"

Simple steps to get your Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" established in your DFW yard.

STEP 1

Choose the Right Location

Select a spot that gets part shade to shade. Allow room for a mature height of 8-12 ft. Plan for 6-10 ft spread.

STEP 2

Prepare the Soil

Rocky, well-drained

STEP 3

Plant Properly

Remove from the container and gently loosen the roots. Place in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil. Backfill with amended soil and tamp gently to remove air pockets.

STEP 4

Water & Mulch

Water deeply after planting. Apply 2–3 inches of mulch, keeping it a few inches from the stem. Once established, this plant needs minimal supplemental watering.

Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" in Arlington & North Texas

Looking for Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" in Arlington, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, or Mansfield? PlantCo delivers premium, locally grown Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" directly to your door across Arlington, TX and the surrounding communities we currently serve (Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Kennedale, Pantego, and Dalworthington Gardens), plus the I-20 corridor from Seagoville through Dallas and Lancaster. Our shrubs are sourced from North Texas growers, so they're already acclimated to our climate and ready to thrive in your yard.

Whether you're landscaping a new build, refreshing foundation plantings, or creating a privacy screen, Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" is a great choice for North Texas landscapes. All our plants are suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, which covers our full delivery area.

As a drought-tolerant shrubs, Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" is particularly well-suited for North Texas summers where temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. As a Texas native, Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" supports local ecosystems and requires less water and maintenance than non-native alternatives. PlantCo makes it easy — browse online, add to cart, and we'll deliver your Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" to your driveway across our current service area.

Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" FAQ

Common questions about growing Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" in North Texas.

Ungnadia speciosa "Mexican Buckeye" thrives in Part Shade to Shade conditions. Plant it in a spot with filtered light or protection from harsh afternoon sun. In the Dallas–Fort Worth climate, consider afternoon shade during peak summer for optimal performance.

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