Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree)
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Botanical name: Cassia fistula
Common names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Ratchaphruek
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: South Asia
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.
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Similar plants: Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree)
- Cassia abbreviata (Long Pod Cassia)
- Cassia afrofistula (Kenyan Shower)
- Cassia antillana (Golden Rain tree)
- Cassia bahamensis (Bahama Senna)
- Cassia bakeriana (Dwarf Apple Blossom Tree)
- Cassia bakeriana x fistula (Apple Blossom Tree)
- Cassia brewsteri (Buy Cigar Cassia)
- Cassia didymobotrya (Popcorn Cassia)
- Cassia javanica (Apple Blossom Tree)
- Cassia leptophylla (Gold Medallion Tree)
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)