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Back to buying optionsGuaje Miracle Tree – Leucaena leucocephala Live Plant | 5–12 Inches Tall | Fast Growing | Nitrogen Fixing | Drought Tolerant | Organic Grown
Bring a versatile, fast-growing tree to your garden, homestead, or permaculture project with this live Guaje Miracle Tree (Leucaena leucocephala). Also known as River Tamarind or Leucaena, this hardy tree is valued for its rapid growth, nitrogen-fixing ability, drought tolerance, and multipurpose uses. It can be grown for shade, windbreaks, living fences, soil improvement, mulch, and other sustainable landscaping applications. The young plant is approximately 5–12 inches tall and organically grown without synthetic chemicals. Detailed growing instructions will be included with your order.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Guaje Miracle Tree plant
✔️ Approximate height: 5–12 inches
✔️ Botanical name: Leucaena leucocephala
✔️ Organically grown plant
✔️ Fast-growing young tree
✔️ Nitrogen-fixing plant
✔️ Drought-tolerant once established
✔️ Growing instructions included
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Guaje, Huaje, Miracle Tree, River Tamarind
Botanical Name: Leucaena leucocephala
Plant Type: Fast-growing leguminous tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to many soil conditions
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Can reach approximately 20–60+ feet under suitable conditions
Growth Rate: Very fast
USDA Zones: Approximately 9–12
Cold Tolerance: Approximately 25°F once established, with young plants more sensitive
Container Friendly: Yes while young
💡 Care Tip: Plant your young Guaje in full sun and well-draining soil. Keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes, then gradually reduce watering as it develops drought tolerance. Provide plenty of space if planting in the landscape because Leucaena can grow rapidly in warm conditions. Pruning can be used to maintain a manageable size and encourage branching.
