Golden Shower Tree
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Cassia fistula
|
| COMMON NAME | Golden Shower; Indian Luburnum |
| FAMILY | Ceaesalpinoideae |
| FORM | Round |
| HEIGHT | 10-20m |
| CROWN SIZE | 4-6m |
| TEXTURE | Coarse |
| TRUNK | Smooth, light grey, dark brown |
| FOLIAGE | Light green, sheds leaves before blooming |
| FLOWER COLOR | Bright yellow |
| SCENT | None |
| BLOOMING PERIOD | February-May |
| SOIL | Any soil, tolerates bad soil |
| MOISTURE | Low-moderate |
| LIGHT | Full-day sunlight |
| INSECTS & DISEASE | Stem borer |
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT | Moderate |
| SPACING | 4-5m, 6-8m |
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES | Avoid using in large number to prevent being attacked by insects. Auspicious,national and religious plant. Seaside plant. Good for street and garden decoration for its bright-colored flowers |
| GPS 1 | 5.39’26, 0.11’13 |
| GPS 2 | 5.38’58, 0.10’59 |
| GPS 3 | 5.39’11.8, 0.11’19.5 |
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