Leucaena retusa |
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Golden Ball Lead Tree |
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
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.