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

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