Mexican Buckeye Mexican Buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Water Requirements: Low to Moderate Height: 15-30 feet Bloom Time: Spring Description: Mexican Buckeye is a deciduous tree native to Texas and Mexico, prized for its showy clusters of pink to lavender flowers that adorn the branches before the foliage emerges. Its foliage turns yellow in the fall before dropping, revealing attractive brown seed pods that resemble buckeyes. This tree is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil. Provide occasional watering during extended dry periods. Prune to shape and remove dead branches in late winter. Nativity to Texas: Yes Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall or Early Spring
