Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) - Image 22
Botanical name: Cassia fistula
Common names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Ratchaphruek
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: South Asia
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Golden shower tree, Indian Laburnum - To many tropical gardeners, the most beautiful of cassias is Cassia fistula. This is a medium to large tree with ovate, pointed leaflets; when these drop, usually in the dry season, masses of bright gold flower clusters appear on almost every branch. This tree drops leaves in fall/winter.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot