Product Description:
Leucaena Leucocephala Wild Tamarind Seeds for Easy Planting
Bring tropical charm and natural greenery to your garden with Leucaena Leucocephala, also known as Wild Tamarind or White Lead Tree. This fast-growing evergreen tree is loved for its graceful fern-like leaves, fragrant white flowers, and easy adaptability to a range of soil and climate conditions. Ideal for home gardens, borders, and reforestation projects, Leucaena is both resilient and beautiful.
Key Features:
• Fast-growing, evergreen tropical tree
• Produces white, spherical, fragrant flower clusters
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established
• Excellent for quick shade, landscaping, and soil improvement
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates
• Non-GMO, premium-quality seeds
Specifications:
• Common Name (US): Wild Tamarind / White Lead Tree
• Botanical Name: Leucaena leucocephala
• Variety: Wild Tamarind
• Plant Type: Perennial Evergreen Tree
• Flower Color: White
• Blooming Season: Spring to Late Summer
• Foliage: Fine-textured, fern-like green leaves
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant after establishment
• Germination Time: 10–20 days
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (6 mm)
• Spacing: 6–10 feet apart
• Plant Height: 15–25 feet (can reach up to 40 ft in ideal conditions)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–12
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Suitable For: Home gardens, landscaping, agroforestry, and reforestation
Planting Guide:
• Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing to improve germination.
• Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil in a sunny location.
• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
• Thin or transplant seedlings once they reach 6–8 inches tall.
• Water regularly during early growth; reduce watering as the plant matures.
• Prune occasionally to shape and control height.