Mexican Buckeye

Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) is a beautiful native small tree or large shrub that brings year-round interest to Central Texas landscapes. In spring, its branches are covered with clusters of fragrant pink to lavender flowers that resemble redbud blossoms and attract bees and other pollinators. Glossy green foliage turns shades of yellow and gold in fall, while the distinctive seed capsules add ornamental interest well into winter.

Mexican Buckeye thrives in full sun to part shade and is well adapted to the limestone soils and periodic droughts common throughout Central Texas. Its moderate size, seasonal beauty, and wildlife value make it an excellent choice as a specimen tree, understory tree, or accent plant in native and water-wise landscapes.