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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Mimosaceae (~Fabales) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Height: 20-30 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Leucaena esculenta (White Popinac) - This is a durable, quick-growing, semi-evergreen to deciduous, small shrub or tree 15-30 feet tall that resembles a mimosa. The 16 by 7 inch leaves are a rich green and hold many (54 or more) pairs of alternate ribs that are densely clothed with very tiny alternate pairs of leaflets. Small ball-like white flowers form on small stalks in distinctly spaced clusters and are followed by flat, dark brown seed pods. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Foliage and pods are toxic to horses.
The information displayed on this page about Leucaena esculenta is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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