Leucaena retusa, Goldenball Leadtree

A large legume-shrub, or small tree with a pretty form and beautiful little "lemonball" flowers starting in spring and continuing throughout summer. A perfect tree for a dry urban garden with limited space, or as a specimen plant. A great plant to act as a natural "shade cloth" above sun-loving plants that need a break from the heat in August, as the dappled shade will provide enough light to trigger blooms. Fragrant. Can grow to 22'.