Leucaena

Leucaena leucocephala, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderMulch MakerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BananaMusa acuminata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Dwarf Cavendish BananaMusa acuminata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Apple-ring AcaciaFaidherbia albida

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

CassavaManihot esculenta

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

StarfruitAverrhoa carambola

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Pindo PalmButia odorata

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

SandalwoodSantalum album

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

MedlarMespilus germanica

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Malay AppleSyzygium malaccense

Leucaena produces mimosine and other allelochemicals that inhibit growth of many tropical fruit trees

MangosteenGarcinia mangostana

Leucaena's allelopathic compounds significantly reduce growth and fruit production in mangosteen

PlantainMusa paradisiaca

Leucaena's allelopathic compounds can inhibit plantain growth when planted too closely

Uses

Functions

TimberNitrogen FixationFodder

Common Questions

What zones does Leucaena grow in?

Leucaena grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Leucaena a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Leucaena is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Leucaena?

Good companions for Leucaena include Banana, Dwarf Cavendish Banana, Apple-ring Acacia, Cassava, Starfruit.

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