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Zone 10 Note: Cassia (Latin) is now re-named Senna Cassia is a very large genus with about 500 species, the better known members of which are fine flowering trees. To many, the finest cassia is the fistula
click pic to enlarge Senna Fistula X Cassia fistula is a legume, rated 30-40 feet and native to India and South Asia. Golden Shower is related to the Jerusalem Thorn Tree and redbud The foliage is evergreen, medium green and compound providing a nice open, lacy look
click pic to enlarge Fistula flowers are light yellow hanging in groups almost 12 inches in length. This cassia is a summer bloomer starting as early as April then through August and a South Florida favorite Easy to grow, Cassia fistula is tolerant of many soils and light salt drift. Once established, it is a carefree tree with few requirements except food
click pic to enlarge Cassia is a huge genus that includes many of the most colorful trees and shrubs in the tropics. Many cassia shrubs are planted throughout the state (zone 9-10) as they can handle Central and North Florida weather very well Most Cassia shrubs are heavy bloomers with yellow flowers, are rated 15-30 feet and many are trained to be small trees. Plant them in full sun for best flowering. Groups of three are very nice as a medium height focal point Better known Senna / Cassia varieties include:
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