Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia)

Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) close up pink flower with green leaves background
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) pink flower petals and rounded green leaflets on a branch
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Cassia roxburghii

Botanical name: Cassia roxburghii

Common names: Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Sri Lanka, Southern India

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Graceful tree with spreading, drooping branches appearing to be overweighted by its wealth of clustering red blossoms. Has alternate pinnate leaves in pairs with colored margins which further enhance the appearance.

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Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) tree with green leaves and pink flower clusters small branch
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) tree with dense green foliage and small pink flower clusters visible
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) red flower clusters on green tree branches against blue sky
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) branches with numerous red flower clusters and small green compound leaves
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) dark red flower clusters on branch close up in sunlight
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) branches covered with many dark red flower clusters against blue sky
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) red flower and green leaves on a close up branch
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) with clusters of small pinkish red flower buds and light green foliage.
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) close up pink flower and green leaves on the branch
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) clusters of pink flower petals amidst soft oval green leaves
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) pink flower close up on branch against blue sky
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) flower with pink petals and stamens on a thin branch.
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) pink flower, close up against a clear blue sky background.
Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) flower with delicate pink petals and curved stamens reaching outward.


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Cassia roxburghii (Red Cassia) dark red flower clusters on branch close up in sunlight

3267 Cassia roxburghii, Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna

Red Cassia, Ceylon Senna. Graceful tree with spreading, drooping branches appearing to be overweighted by its wealth of clustering red blossoms. Has alternate pinnate leaves in pairs with colored margins which further enhance the appearance.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
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$49.95

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