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Cassia alata (Candle Bush, Empress Candle Plant, Candletree, Candelabra Bush, Ringworm Tree)

$225.00

Cassia alata (Candle Bush)

Description: Cassia alata (Candle Bush, , Candletree, Empress Candle Plant,Ringworm Tree,Candelabra Bush) is erect to spread, steady shrub or small tree has ability to remain evergreen. Broadly oblong-ovate, 20 to 75 centimeter long pinnate leaves with 14-28 Nos of oblong, light green leaflets. Bears numerous shiny yellow flowers, 2.5 cm in width, tall, straight, 15-60 cm in length. When in bud, flowers are protected by wide yellowish green bracts. Height 2-10 meters, spread 2-5 meters. Originally from S.E. Africa. Asia, the islands of the Pacific, tropical America.

Description

Common Name Candle Bush, Empress Candle Plant, Candletree, Candelabra Bush, Ringworm Tree
Botanical Name Cassia alata
Height 2-10m
Spread 2-5m
Origin S.E. Asia
Category Shrubs
Family Caesalpiniaceae/Leguminosae
Synonym Senna alata, C. bracteata, C. herpetica, Herpetica alata
Flower Colour Yellow
Drought Tolerance Medium
Salinity Tolerance Medium
Sun Tolerance High
Wind Tolerance High
Water-Log Tolerance Low
pH Level Basic
Pest Tolerance High
Disease Tolerance High
Growth Rate Fast
Fragrance No
Growth Habit Erect

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Size (m)

3m