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Golden Shower Tree
Senna Fistula X Cassia fistula
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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
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
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
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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