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
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:
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)
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
6"/1 gal or larger pot