White leadtree
Leucaena leucocephala
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A fast-growing tropical tree with feathery, fern-like foliage and distinctive white, ball-shaped flower clusters. It is highly drought-tolerant and nitrogen-fixing, making it useful for land reclamation and erosion control.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America and Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Hawaii' and 'Salvador' are among the most widely cultivated varieties, selected for vigor, pod production, and forage quality in tropical agroforestry systems.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A fast-growing tropical tree with feathery, fern-like foliage and distinctive white, ball-shaped flower clusters. It is highly drought-tolerant and nitrogen-fixing, making it useful for land reclamation and erosion control.
Climate Match for your location
See how well White leadtree grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America and Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Hawaii' and 'Salvador' are among the most widely cultivated varieties, selected for vigor, pod production, and forage quality in tropical agroforestry systems.