Mexican Buckeye Texas Native

Description:  The Texas native, flowering and hardy Mexican Buckeye is a deciduous tree known for its attractive spring foliage and showy pink flowers. It typically grows as a multi-trunked tree with a spreading canopy. The leaves are compound, consisting of five to seven leaflets, which turn yellow in fall before dropping. In early spring, clusters of pink, fragrant flowers appear before the leaves emerge, creating a striking display. These flowers are followed by seed pods containing shiny, dark brown seeds. The tree's bark is gray and smooth, becoming slightly furrowed with age. Size: Mexican Buckeyes vary in size depending on growing conditions and age. Generally, they grow to be about 15 to 30 feet (4.5 to 9 meters) tall and equally wide. However, in optimal conditions, they may reach up to 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height. They have a relatively slow to moderate growth rate. Best Growing Zones: Mexican Buckeyes are native to the southern United States, including Texas, and are wel