Ungnadia Species, Canyon Buckeye, Mexican Buckeye, Monillo, Spanish Buckeye
Ungnadiaspeciosa

Synonym:Ungnadia heptaphylla

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Silver/Gray

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds