This slow-growing, deciduous tree is native to dry rocky slopes in west Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico, from 1500 to 5500 feet. Fine textured, bright green, lacy compound leaves contrast well with the smooth gray bark and branches. The showy yellow-gold puffball flowers are 1 1/2" in diameter, occuring after spring-summer rains. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils.
Leucaena retusa (Golden Leadball Tree)
Leucaena retusa
Goldenball Leadtree, Littleleaf Leadtree, Little Leucaena, Lemonball, Wahoo Tree
This slow-growing, deciduous tree is native to dry rocky slopes in west Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico, from 1500 to 5500 feet. Fine textured, bright green, lacy compound leaves contrast well with the smooth gray bark and branches. The showy yellow-gold puffball flowers are 1 1/2" in diameter, occuring after spring-summer rains. Plant in full sun and well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Gold |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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Image by: Wiki Commons
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