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Senna surattensis, Senna sulfurea, Cassia glauca, Cassia surattensis , Glaucous Cassia, Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis, Senna sulfurea, Cassia glauca, Cassia surattensis

Glaucous Cassia, Scrambled Egg Bush
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Marqueas, India, Sri Lanka
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species, among which are a number of highly attractive flowering trees. This is a medium to large tree (Height: 18-20 Feet. Spread: 15-18 Feet) with ovate, pointed leaflets; when these drop, usually in the dry season, masses of bright gold flower clusters appear on almost every branch. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season. Bright yellow clusters of flowers. Pea-like pod containing 3 to 5 seeds. Season: Fall - Winter. Specimen or Landscape Tree.


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Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Glaucous Cassia, Scrambled Egg Bush. This is a medium tree with ovate, pointed leaflets; when these drop, usually in the dry season, masses of bright gold flower clusters appear on almost every branch. Profuse bloomer, butterfly attractor. Specimen or Landscape Tree.
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
In stock
$39.95