Leucaena retusa
GOLDEN BALL LEAD TREE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 8-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: USA, Mexico

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Leucaena retusa
GOLDEN BALL LEAD TREE
Fabaceae-Mimosoideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 8-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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