Leucaena collinsii

Leucaena collinsii

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Leucaena
Species:
Leucaena collinsii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Scarification:
Seed coat scarification required before sowing
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 1-3 weeks.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash