Botanical name | Cassia abbreviata |
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Plant Care |
![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Sensitive
Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() High Maintenance
High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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Categories | |
Flowers | August September October It bears cassia-like yellow flowers in early spring. |
Common name(s) | Sjambok pod |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | Small gardens |
Growth rate | Slow |
Other languages | Sambokpeul (A), Monepenepe (NS) |
Cassia abbreviata (Sjambok pod)
- Botanical name: Cassia abbreviata
- Common name(s): Sjambok pod
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A graceful tree, well represented in the Kruger National Park. It bears cassia-like yellow flowers in early spring, which are followed by long, cylindrical dark brown pods. Although it is slow growing, it is a lovely specimen tree for a small garden.
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Cassia abbreviata requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October It bears cassia-like yellow flowers in early spring.