Cassia fistula

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This is a national flower of Thailand and one of the most impressive cassias. From early spring through summer, it displays beautiful cascades of golden flowers. Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species, among which are a number of highly attractive flowering trees. To many tropical gardeners, the most beautiful 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. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season.

Hybrids:

Cassia bakeriana x fistula

Cassia fistula x javanica

Similar plants:

• Cassia abbreviata (Long Pod Cassia, Sjambok Pod)
• Cassia afrofistula (Kenyan Shower)
• Cassia antillana, Senna nitida, Chamaefistula antillana, Cassia aurea (Golden Rain tree)
• Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii (Bahama Senna, Bahama Cassia)
• Cassia bakeriana (Dwarf Apple Blossom Tree, Pink Cassia, Pink Shower Cassia, Wishing-tree)
• Cassia bakeriana x fistula (Apple Blossom Tree)
• Cassia brewsteri (Buy Cigar Cassia)
• Cassia didymobotrya (Popcorn Cassia, Peanut Butter Senna)
• Cassia fistula x javanica, Cassia fistula x grandis, Cassia javanica x grandis (Rainbow Shower)
• Cassia grandis (Pink Shower, Coral Shower, Horse Cassia)