Great Leadtree
Leucaena pulverulenta
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Leucaena
- Species:
- Leucaena pulverulenta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Blanchard's Prominent Moth (Syssphinx blanchardi), Io moth (Automeris io), Syssphinx albolineata
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions