Check Back for new items added d New Page 1  


Leucaena retusa

Golden Lead Ball Tree

Goldenball Lead Tree

A very rare find! This small tree grows quickly on dry rocky slopes in west Texas. Foliage is bright green and bright yellow, fragrant powder-puff flowers appear from spring to fall usually after rains. A very drought tolerant tree that adapts to various soil but prefers good drainage. The bark is cinnamon-colored and flaky. A perfect specimen for the patio gardens as well as garden beds, in addition to container gardening. Fun Facts • Grows well in poor soil • Perfect for xeriscaping • Hardy to 0 degrees F    USES: Greenhouse Outdoor Standard Potted Deck Plant Indoor Tropical Bonsai Sowing instructions: • Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours • Sow seed 3/4” deep at a soil temperature of 61-64° F. and keep moist • Sow in standard good draining potting mix • Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting Plant Care: Grow in a standard potting mix Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil Keep moist and feed once a month Transplant when large enough to handle into pots Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting Culture · full sun to partial shade is best; shade tolerant · moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, high organic matter soil is ideal · dislikes hot, dry locations · avoid windswept winter locations Landscape Uses · specimen plant, bonsai, · accent plant for artistic appearance · rock gardens · in mini-groves Water Features

 ================================================


All seed descriptions are based on careful study, research and our own growing experiments. They are reproduced here, from our web site and seed company packet descriptions and are Copyright along with photos © [ Summers Seeds Garden Products] 1998-present. All rights reserved. No part of these descriptions may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the written consent of the owner/publisher.

Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer's responsibility and risk.


Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. All seed sales are final. No refunds or replacements after the 7 days has expired. By clicking 'buy it now' you are agreeing to these terms.


Summers Seed Garden Products - warrants the seed to be of the variety and quantity advertised. Safe delivery is guaranteed and lost or damaged seeds will be replaced at our expense. All claims must be made within 10 days of shipment postmark. All other replacements, refunds, returns and exchanges will be made at the sole discretion of a representative 

·          Buyer must be aware that seeds are a living entity. Germination and growing seeds to plants depend on many important growing skills such as proper planting, soil temperature, seed depth, type of soil, watering, proper use of fertilizers and insecticides, disease free soil and light control.

·         These and many other factors affect germination. These factors are totally out of the seller’s control and are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Consequently, the seller cannot unconditionally guaranty the seed to perform properly regardless of any conditions or the buyers’ methods or mistakes.

·         Limitation of Remedy: Summers Seed Garden Products is not responsible for the use or misuse of the seeds or the plants resulting from seeds, purchased or how products or by-products derived from them are used.  It is absolutely the buyers responsibility to be informed about any potential risk and to use seeds in the way they were intended. It is the buyers responsibility to keep plants and seeds away from children and pets as deemed necessary by the purchaser for safety and maintain adult supervision when needed. All remedies are limited to the actual purchase price of the seed.  By purchasing seed from us you agree to these terms.

  • We warrant to the extent of the purchase price only that the seeds or plants sold are as described on the label within recognized tolerances. No other warranty is given, expressed or implied, of the merchantability or viability of the seeds or plants for any reason or  purpose, or against loss due to any cause. We cannot and do not accept any responsibility for the uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions, soil preparation, fertilization, weed and pest control, temperature control, irrigation and so on, that must be met to insure the success of your plants.