Cassia spectabilis (Golden Cassia)

Botanical name: Cassia spectabilis
Common name(s): Golden Cassia
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

This semi-deciduous tree makes a beautiful show in late summer and autumn when it is covered in golden flowers. An excellent accent plant for larger gardens in warm areas. Prune after flowering.

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Cassia spectabilis requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Cassia spectabilis
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water. High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	7 m * 5 m
Categories	Trees
Flowers	January February March April May December This semi-deciduous tree makes a beautiful show in late summer and autumn when it is covered in golden flowers.
Common name(s)	Golden Cassia
Origin	Tropical america
Uses in landscape design	An excellent accent plant for larger gardens in warm areas.
Maintenance	Prune after flowering.
Other languages	Lekkerruikcassia (A)

January February March April May December
This semi-deciduous tree makes a beautiful show in late summer and autumn when it is covered in golden flowers.

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Cassia spectabilis (Golden Cassia)