mexican buckeye
small, multi-stemmed tree with striking clusters of creamy-white blooms tinged with pink in early spring — deciduous, elongated ovate leaves turn golden yellow in autumn
plant details
mexican buckeye
identification
latin name: Ungnadia speciosa
usda code: UNSP
alternative name(s): Monilla
classification
ecotopes class: understory
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: large – 12+ ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: pink blooms
native range
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