Leucaena leucocephala

Leadtree

Family: Fabaceae Pea


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White, yellow
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect, vase
Attributes and features Naturalizing