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eucaena reua

Climate

It thrives in a climate characterized by snowy winters and can be found at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.

Common Name

Common Name: Snowy Shrub

Description

The Eucaena Reua is a shrub native to southern USA and northern Mexico. It can withstand snowy winters at altitudes of up to 2000 m. Hybrid varieties with leucaena have slow growth, brittle wood, and require a unique nitrogen-fixing bacterium.

Genus
Grouping
Pioneers
Latin Name

Eucaena reua

Origin

United States

Other Relevant Information

Common Name: Eucaena Reua Grouping: Pioneers Native Range: Southern USA and northern Mexico Altitude Tolerance: Up to 2000 m Growth Characteristics: Slow growing, brittle wood Nitrogen Fixation: Requires an unusual nitrogen-fixing bacterium

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil with good fertility and a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5.

Specific species
Uses
Nitrogen-fixingDrought-tolerantOrnamental
Suitability to cool temperate climate

A native of southern USA and northern Mexico, this shrub is able to endure snowy winters up to 2000 m altitude. Hybrids with leucaena are slow growing, have britde wood and require an unusual nitrogen fixing bacterium.