Caesalpinia vesicaria (Large-leaved Cassia)
Caesalpinia vesicaria yellow flower with multiple buds along the slender stem upright.
Botanical names: Caesalpinia vesicaria, Caesalpinia bijuga
Common name: Large-leaved Cassia
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Caribbean
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: Moderate
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsLarge shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and dark red to brown seed pods. Leaves are larger than other caesaplinias.
Similar plants: Caesalpinia vesicaria (Large-leaved Cassia)
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- Caesalpinia sappan (Sappanwood)
Caesalpinia vesicaria clusters of small yellow flower spikes on a dark woody stem
Caesalpinia vesicaria pods hang from a thin woody stem with red tones
Caesalpinia vesicaria tree branches laden with deep red pods and small yellow flowers
Caesalpinia vesicaria branches filled with yellow flowers and lush green oval leaves.
Caesalpinia vesicaria branches filled with maroon fruit and small green oval leaves
Caesalpinia vesicaria yellow flower clusters sitting atop small round green foliage
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