Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree)
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) hanging long, dark brown cylinder fruit pods above stone wall
Botanical name: Cassia fistula
Common names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Ratchaphruek
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: South Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large tree
Mature height: 20 ft or more
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; large gardensThis 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:
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Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster hanging downward on thin green stems.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters dangling above a black nursery plastic pot
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) long dark brown fruit positioned next to a metal measuring ruler
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster hanging from thin branches in clear blue sky
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) showing long dark brown seed pods hanging from tree branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging from tree branches against blue sky
Cassia fistula yellow flower clusters grow in groups from the tree branches
Cassia fistula clusters of yellow flowers hanging with long dark brown seed pods
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging from thin woody brown tree branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster hanging from thin green branches in nature.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) tree with yellow flower clusters hanging from thin wooden branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from woody branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster hanging down from a textured tree trunk
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) branches with yellow flowers and long hanging brown seed pods
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) cluster of yellow flowers hanging down from woody branches.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flowers hang in large, dense, pendulous, rounded clusters.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) tree covered in long hanging clusters of vibrant yellow flower
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) heavy clusters of yellow flowers hanging among green oval leaves
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from woody branches
Cassia fistula tree with many yellow flowers hanging from its green branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging from thin woody tree branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) long pendulous yellow flower clusters suspended against a clear blue sky
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down against a clear blue sky
Cassia fistula with dangling clusters of yellow flower petals against blue sky
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from a thick tree branch
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from slender wooden tree branches.
Cassia fistula tree heavy with yellow flower clusters during the summer season
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging from branches near the water.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hang down from slender tree branches above.
Cassia fistula tree covered in long hanging clusters of vibrant yellow flower
Cassia fistula flowers hang in dense clusters with many small rounded petals.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) opened fruit pods with interior compartments holding rounded tan seeds
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) branch with yellow flowers and oval green leaves on stems.
Cassia fistula yellow flower clusters hanging from branches among green foliage
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hang heavily from thin wooden tree branches.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from slender woody tree branches
Cassia fistula yellow flower clusters hanging down from a thin tree branch
Cassia fistula yellow flower clusters hanging down among smooth green foliage on branches
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) displays smooth, oval-shaped leaves with a vibrant green color throughout
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower hanging from the brown branch of the tree
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower petals and buds hanging on green stems
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) hanging long green seed pods nestled within oval shaped leaves
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) long green fruit suspended among thick foliage on a tree branch.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) with long hanging chains of yellow flowers among lush green leaves
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster with an insect, close up detailed capture.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower cluster dangling from the main plant stem
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from slender wooden tree branches.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) tree covered in dangling yellow flower clusters during mid day.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging down from thin wooden branches.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters hang heavily from branches above a house
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) hangs down with pendulous yellow flower clusters and green leaves.
Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) yellow flower clusters dangling beside long dark brown seed pods.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/cassia_fistula.htm
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
10"/3 gal pot
4 Plants in stock
$49.95