Plant Profile

Cassia leptophylla (Gold Medallion Tree)

Cassia leptophylla is a sun-loving tree with spherical clusters of 30 to 50 bright yellow flowers that appear in summer. Plants may rebloom if they receive occasional rain. Cold or chill will make the plants to drop the leaves. The tree needs sunny location and grows best ion the subtropical or tropical climates. It has good heat and droughts tolerance.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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Pronunciation: KASS-ee-uh lep-toh-FIL-uh
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Brazil
Heat Zones: 9 to 14

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
Uses: Specimen, Shade, Wildlife, Street
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Fast

Tree Shape: Round

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Dense

Canopy Texture: Fine

Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

Spread at Maturity: 5 to 8 meters
Companion Plants: Lawn

Notes
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

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By Stickpen (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
By Tracie Hall from Orange County, us (DSC_0356) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Opposite

Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible

Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen

Leaf Type: Even Pinnately compound

Leaf Shape: Lanceolate

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: 10 - 20

Flower Type: Raceme

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant

Flower Color: Yellow

Seasons: Summer
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Smooth
Fruit

Fruit Type: Legume

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 10 - 20

Fruit Color: Brown

Seasons: Summer

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Low

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

Plant Propagation: Seed