The Great Lead Tree is a fast-growing tree with feathery leaves and white, puffball-like flowers. It is valued for its ability to improve soil quality through nitrogen fixation.
Best time to see a Great Lead Tree
The best time to see a Great Lead Tree is February–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 486 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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