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Leucaena retusa

Golden Ball Lead Tree

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Deciduous single or multi-trunk tree grows at a moderate to fast rate to 20' tall. Fine textured bright glossy-green foliage. The bark is cinnamon colored and flaky. Showy yellow gold 1 1/2" puffballs appear spring-summer after rains. Needs well drained soil. No thorns. Accepts full or reflected sun Native to western Texas and Chihuahua.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Gold, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Parking Strip, Patio

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.