Cassia fistula (Golden-Shower)

French Name: Casse des boutiques

Pronunciation: KASS-ee-uh eck-SELL-suh

Plant type: Tree

Origin: Southern Asia

Heat Zones: 10 to 16

Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13

Uses: Specimen, Shade

Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: Vase

Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

Canopy Density: Medium

Canopy Texture: Medium

Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

Leaf Type: Even Pinnately compound

Leaf Blade: 10 - 20

Leaf Shape: Oval

Leaf Margins: Entire

Leaf Texture: Smooth, Fine

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green

Flower

Flower Showiness: Yes

Flower Size Range: Over 20

Flower Type: Raceme

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: No Fragance

Flower Color: Yellow

Seasons: Summer

Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Suspected to breakage

Trunk esthetic Values: Showy

Fruit

Fruit Type: Legume

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20

Fruit Color: Brown

Seasons: Summer

Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Moderate

Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full

Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: 25-50 years

Edible Parts: None

Pests: Caterpillars

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting