Leucaena leucocephala (Wild Tamarind) - Image 5

Botanical names: Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena glauca, Mimosa leucocephala, Acacia leucocephala

Common names: Wild Tamarind, Lead Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: West Indies, Bahamas and Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, from Southern Mexico to Northern South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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