Botanical Name: Cassia leptophylla
Common Name: Golden Medallion Tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape variable in growth; most often is single-trunked, with low-branching; develops an open, rounded canopy Height 15' - 25' Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; prefers warm habitats Soil tolerates most; grows best in deep well-draining locations Hardiness tender (zones 21-24): requires a mild coastal climate Morphology: Leaves even-pinnately compound, opposite, with 8-12 (16) pairs of ovate-lanceolate leaflets; the leaves are 8"-14" long; the leaflets are dark green, 1" - 1 1/2" long Flowers bright yellow, to 3" wide, in terminal 6"-10" racemes; late spring - summer Fruit a pod; brown, 12"-14" long when ripe; not constricted between the seeds Propagation: seed Usage: a very showy, small, accent tree, prized for its showy display of yellow flowers and open graceful canopy; patio tree, lawn tree; excellent for sub-tropical or tropical-theme landscapes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep soak is preferred; the plant can tolerate heavy irrigation if the drainage is excellent Fertilizing little is required after established Pruning develop a wide-spreading scaffold structure; thin out occasionally to enhance the open-picturesque effect Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Brazil Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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