General Landscape Uses: Ornamental specimen tree, seasonal focal point, tropical and subtropical landscapes
Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator support
Description: Deciduous flowering tree.
Dimensions: Height 20 – 30 ft.; Spread 20 – 30 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Native Range: Southeastern Asia
Native Habitats: Seasonal tropical forests, 0pen woodlands, forest edges
Soils: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun
Flower Color: Pink-purple
Flower Characteristics: Showy, Fragrant
Flowering Season: March to April
Fruit: A long, flat, woody seed pod that is brown or dark reddish-brown when mature.
Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat
Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings, grafting
Comments:
David Catron –
The Cassia was planted yesterday. It received plenty of compost, manure, and water. It looks very nice, and currently looking very healthy. Im very excited to see it mature. Thank you!