African Laburnum
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Cassia sieberiana |
| COMMON NAME | African Laburnum |
| FAMILY | Ceaesalpinoideae |
| FORM | Spreading |
| HEIGHT | 15m |
| CROWN SIZE | 3-5.2m |
| TEXTURE | Coarse |
| TRUNK | Dark grey |
| FOLIAGE | Green |
| FLOWER COLOR | Bright yellow |
| SCENT | None |
| BLOOMING PERIOD | March–April |
| SOIL | Sandy loam |
| MOISTURE | Moderate |
| LIGHT | Full-day sunlight |
| INSECTS & DISEASE | Groundnut bruchid (Caryedon serratus), Thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti) |
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT | Moderate |
| SPACING | 4-5m,6-8m |
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES | The brightly colored flowers warrants its use in the landscape as an avenue tree. Chewsticks are made out of the roots.It is suitable for making furniture and cabinet works. |
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