Cassia javanica (Apple Blossom Tree)
Cassia javanica pink flower clusters nestled among soft oval shaped green leaves
Botanical name: Cassia javanica
Common names: Apple Blossom Tree, Apple Blossom Shower
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Indonesia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsA small tree with a wide-spreading crown and pale-green leaves. A very showy summer bloomer. Magnificent flowers bloom with petals that change in color from pale red to dark red then paling again. A great houseplant to grow! Flowers range from white to pink on the same branch and appear in dense clusters. This tree is in bloom for over three months. Grow in full light, water freely during growing season and feed once a month.
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Cassia javanica (Apple Blossom Tree) pink flower cluster nestled within lush green foliage against blue sky
Cassia javanica (Apple Blossom Tree) showing long dangling brown fruit pods amidst lush green foliage.
Cassia javanica (Apple Blossom Tree) pink flower cluster emerging from thick green leaves
Cassia sp. (Rainbow Shower) flower cluster hanging down amidst thick green oval leaves on branches
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cassia_javanica.htm
Cassia javanica - Apple Blossom Tree. Beautiful pink apple-blossom-like flowers. A very showy summer bloomer. Magnificent flowers bloom with petals that change in color from pale red to dark red then paling again. Flowers range from white to pink on the same branch and appear in dense clusters. This tree is in bloom for over three months.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot