Ungnadia speciosa (oong-NAD-ee-uh spee-see-O-sa) Deciduous Sun
to part shade Height 20 feet Spread 40 feet Spacing 10 - 20 eet
HABIT: Moderate growth, fragrant purple flowers in spring.
Brilliant yellow fall color. Decorative 3-pod seeds on bare
branches in winter. CULTURE: Easy, any soil, little
fertilization. Although drought tolerant, can stand irrigation
if drainage is good. USES: Spring and fall color, understory
tree, specimen courtyard tree. PROBLEMS: Few if any. NOTES: Can
be easily grown from seed. The sweet seeds are poisonous to
humans. Great tree—should be used more. Native to Texas and
Mexico.