{"product_id":"ungnadia-speciosa-mexican-buckeye-live-plant-in-half-qt-pot","title":"Ungnadia speciosa (Mexican Buckeye) Live Plant in half qt pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Ungnadia speciosa (Mexican Buckeye) shipped in a half quart size deep tree pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUngnadia speciosa (Mexican Buckeye) is a resilient, ornamental native that tolerates heat, drought, and a variety of soils. Its showy pink blossoms and unique seed pods provide seasonal interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness Zones: 7-9 (possibly hardy down to zone 6)\u003cbr\u003eWater Requirements: low (drought tolerant).\u003cbr\u003eSun: full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Profile\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Mexican Buckeye\u003cbr\u003eNative Range: Texas, New Mexico, and parts of northern Mexico\u003cbr\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003eForm: Can be grown as a large shrub or small, multi-trunked tree.\u003cbr\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread: Generally reaches 10–30 feet tall and 10–20 feet wide, often with an irregular, rounded crown.\u003cbr\u003eLeaves: Pinnately compound with three leaflets (trifoliate), each leaflet typically lance-shaped. Foliage turns yellow in the fall.\u003cbr\u003eFlowers: Showy, fragrant, pink to lavender blossoms appearing in spring (often before leaf-out).\u003cbr\u003eFruit\/Seed Pods: Tri-lobed, papery capsules (not edible). When ripe, they split open to reveal shiny, dark seeds.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003cbr\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally listed for USDA Zones 7–9.\u003cbr\u003eWith proper protection (e.g., mulching, warm microclimate), some growers report success in slightly cooler zones (e.g., 6 or even 5), but this may depend on local conditions.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in full sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003eIn very hot climates, some afternoon shade can help minimize stress, though established plants often handle full sun well.\u003cbr\u003eSoil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptable to a range of well-draining soils (sandy, loam, rocky, or limestone-based).\u003cbr\u003ePrefers a slightly alkaline to neutral pH (common in its native limestone habitats).\u003cbr\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately drought tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the first year or two to help the root system develop, then reduce watering.\u003cbr\u003eAvoid waterlogged conditions.\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning: Typically minimal; prune only to maintain shape, remove dead branches, or manage multiple trunks if desired.\u003cbr\u003eFertilizer: Often not necessary in native soils, but a light, balanced fertilizer can be applied in early spring if growth is slow.\u003cbr\u003ePest \u0026amp; Disease Issues: Relatively few problems; good resistance to common pests and diseases in suitable sites.\u003cbr\u003eLandscape Uses \u0026amp; Wildlife:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValued for its attractive spring blooms and fall foliage color.\u003cbr\u003eSeeds can be toxic to humans if ingested, though they are sometimes eaten by wildlife (exercise caution around children or pets).\u003cbr\u003eGood choice for xeric (low-water) landscaping, pollinator gardens, and native plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to shipping restrictions with plant material, we can't ship this item to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlaska\u003cbr\u003eArizona\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia\u003cbr\u003eHawaii \u003cbr\u003eIdaho\u003cbr\u003eMinnesota\u003cbr\u003eNevada\u003cbr\u003eOregon\u003cbr\u003eUtah\u003cbr\u003eWashington\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTX PLANTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45171200819244,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/1575\/9916\/files\/863297a1-il_fullxfull.6763966439_4z1e.jpg?v=1767559016","url":"https:\/\/ctxplants.com\/products\/ungnadia-speciosa-mexican-buckeye-live-plant-in-half-qt-pot","provider":"CTX PLANTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}