Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) - Image 46

Botanical name: Cassia fistula

Common names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Ratchaphruek

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: South Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) with lush green leaves in a close up plant shot


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Cassia fistula, Golden Shower Tree

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
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
3 Plants in stock
$49.95