Cassia abbreviata

Cassia abbreviata is a single-stemmed shrub or small tree with a medium round canopy. Flowers fragrant. Bracts persistent while flowers are open.

Prefers deep light/sandy and well drained soils.

Cassia afrofistula

Spectacular flowering tree from East Africa with flowers arranged in vertical spikes. It is very rare in cultivation and available only in a few botanical gardens.

Cassia antillana, Senna nitida, Chamaefistula antillana, Cassia aurea

Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species, among which are a number of highly attractive flowering trees, 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. The "Golden Rain" tree is a spring and summer bloomer. Covered with sprays of drooping yellow flowers, it makes quite a show. A fast grower, use it anywhere you need some bright color.

Cassia bahamensis, Senna mexicana chapmanii

Cassia is a large genus with some 500 species. Cassia likes full sun and well-drained soil and to bloom profusely require a dry season.

Cassia bakeriana

A small compact tree with impressive delicate pink flowers, attracting bees and butterflies. Requires regular irrigation. Wind resistant, since branches are very flexible. Perfect choice for small yards and patios, nice container plant.

See Article about pink cassias.

Hybrid:

Cassia bakeriana x fistula

Cassia bakeriana x fistula

A small compact tree with impressive delicate white-pink flowers, attracting bees and butterflies. Requires regular irrigation. Wind resistant, since branches are very flexible. Perfect choice for small yards and patios, nice container plant.

Cassia brewsteri

A variable, small to medium sized tree with very attractive, fern like foliage and very decorative spikes of hanging yellow to red flowers in autumn.

Cassia didymobotrya

A shrub or small tree producing golden-yellow flowers with a distinct scent of peanut butter that open from brown buds in late summer and autumn. It is common in disturbed areas and grows rapidly. This elegant tree has arching branches with leaves that are feather-like. Also called Popcorn Cassia, because it smells like fresh cooked, buttered popcorn when you run your fingers through the leaves and then smell. It blooms beautiful large clusters of sunny yellow flowers. Small, individual leaflets form alongside the leaf stalk. Sow seed at 64-70 degrees F in a standard potting mix. Grows in full light, water freely during growing season and feed once a month. Min. temp. 61 degrees F.

Cassia fistula

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

Cassia fistula x javanica, Cassia fistula x grandis, Cassia javanica x grandis

Cassia fistula hybrids with red/pink cassias (C. grandis, C. javanica, C. bakeriana) are very showy summer bloomers with showers of multi-color flowers.