Cassia javanica - Pink Shower
From a genus of over 500 species of herbs, shrubs and trees, Cassia javanica is indigenous to Indonesia.
An exquisite broad spreading tree growing to a height of 12m with 12-15m spread in ideal conditions. It is briefly deciduous and more cold tolerant than Cassia grandis and Cassia fistula. The leaves are usually 450mm long with many 75mm oblong leaflets. Flowers that are pink to white appear in masses on the tops of the branches in spring to late summer.
Few trees are as spectacular when in bloom.
A warm tropical climate and an open sunny position with well drained soil is ideal. Cassia cross pollinates, easily producing beautiful hybrids such as the rainbow Cassia (Cassia javanica x C. fistula) This cross results in a spectacular show of pink (or red) yellow and white flowers.
Easily grown from seeds that are encased in long hard pods, they are fast growers. This tree is suitable for large gardens, ideally grown in a lower part of the garden where one could take advantage of the canopy from above.
One of the most spectacular sights I’ve seen was a winding driveway lined with Cassias’ in full bloom in Sri Lanka!
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