Cassia fistula, flowers and leaves pods, Photo by Forest & Kim Starr, starr-020630-0007
Sunset®: 25,27,H2
USDA: 9b-12
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: India
Growth Habits: Semi-deciduous tree, up to 30 feet tall (9 m); even pinnate leaves, 2 feet long (60 cm), 4 to 8 pairs of 3 inches long leaflets (7 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water, drought tolerant, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds (needs scarification)
Blooming Habits:
Fragrant yellow flowers, 1 to 2 inches in diameter (2.5-5 cm), in drooping clusters, up to 2 feet long (60 cm)
Fruiting Habits:
Woody, cylindrical pods, up to 50 cm long, blackish when mature
Culture:
Prune after the tree finishes blooming.
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