Botanical Name: Senna bicapsularis (Cassia bicapsularis)
Common Name: Senna bicapsularis Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/small tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large upright shrub to small tree with upright, multiple trunks forming a dense rounded to oval canopy. Height to 12’ Spread equal to greater Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil tolerates most soils; good drainage is essential. Hardiness some frost (zones 13, 22-24) can recover if killed back Morphology: Leaves pinnately compound; leaflets obovate to oblong-obtuse or oval margins entire Flowers October to February; pale yellow flowers on terminal and axillary corymb-like structures Fruit cylindrical pods to 6” Propagation: seed Usage: good in drought tolerant landscapes, on slopes, as a small patio tree, accent for form and fall flowers Landscape Care: Watering once established, requires only occasional, deep soakings; can survive with no summer irrigation Fertilizing balanced in spring; correct for chlorosis Pruning prune to encourage upright, shape; head and thin as needed Pests/Diseases no particular pests. Special Conditions/Other Origin: tropical Americas; now distributed throughout tropics Family: Caesalpiniaceae Notes: |
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