Common Name: Goldenball Leadtree (Littleleaf Leucaena) Latin Name: Leucaena retusa Tree Size: Small Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Dry Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: Texas native, showy or fragrant flower, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Delicate foliage and round, yellow flower 'balls,' which often appear after a rain. Comments: Can spread from seed into the surrounding landscape. Problems: Requires pruning to develop branch and trunk structure. Firewise: Yes

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