Cassia Fistula

Cassia Fistula

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🌿 Botanical Overview

  • Scientific Name: Cassia fistula
  • Common Names: Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum, Amaltas
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Native Range: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia

 

🌼 Description

  • Size: Medium-sized deciduous tree, typically 10–20 meters (33–66 ft) tall
  • Leaves: Pinnate, with 4–8 pairs of oval leaflets
  • Flowers: Long, pendulous clusters of bright yellow flowers; bloom in late spring to early summer
  • Fruit: Cylindrical, dark brown seed pods up to 60 cm (24 in) long, containing numerous hard seeds

 

🌍 Habitat and Growth

  • Climate: Prefers tropical and subtropical climates; thrives in dry to moderately moist conditions
  • Soil: Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soil
  • Light: Full sun is essential for flowering
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing
  • Hardiness: Drought-tolerant and heat-resistant; sensitive to frost