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

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