How much sun does Tepeguaje need?

Tepeguaje grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Tepeguaje bloom?

Tepeguaje blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Tepeguaje native?

Tepeguaje (Leucaena pulverulenta) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Tepeguaje attract?

Tepeguaje draws nectar insects.

Is Tepeguaje HOA-friendly?

Tepeguaje takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Tepeguaje

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Leucaena pulverulenta

Last reviewed: October 2026

Toxicity unknown

Tepeguaje (Leucaena pulverulenta) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

360"–660" H × 120"–240" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

nectar insects

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Western Gulf Coastal Plain

Tepeguaje is a large native Texas tree that can reach 30-55 feet tall with a spreading canopy of 10-20 feet. It produces clusters of white to cream-colored flowers from spring through summer and has feathery, compound leaves that drop in winter.

In an HOA neighborhood

Tepeguaje takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Tree size exceeds typical HOA-friendly range

Wildlife value

The long blooming period from March through August provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Seeds and pods offer food for birds and small mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Tepeguaje need?: Tepeguaje grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Tepeguaje bloom?: Tepeguaje blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Tepeguaje native?: Tepeguaje (Leucaena pulverulenta) is native to TX, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Tepeguaje attract?: Tepeguaje draws nectar insects.
Is Tepeguaje HOA-friendly?: Tepeguaje takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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