Cassia Species, Apple Blossom Tree, Pink Cassia, Pink Lady, Pink Shower, Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassiajavanica

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cassia (KASS-ee-uh)
Species: javanica (juh-VAHN-ih-kuh)

Synonym:Cassia bacillus

Synonym:Cassia megalantha

Synonym:Cathartocarpus javanicus

Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored