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Cassia surattensis (Sunshine Tree, Scrambled Egg Tree, Glossy Shower)

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Cassia surattensis (sunshine tree)

Description : Cassia surattensis (sunshine tree) is a medium-sized (15 ft) flowering tree of Polynesia growing rapidly in the Caesalpiniaceae family. This is one of the few cassias that are tree-shaped. It makes a nice specimen door or entrance door and works well in a median, as shown here. Blooms throughout the year in cycles. Full sun. Once established, drought tolerant.

Description

Common Name Sunshine Tree, Scrambled Egg Tree, Glossy Shower
Botanical Name Cassia surattensis
Height 3-4m
Spread 2-3m
Category Shrubs
Family Caesalpiniaceae/Leguminosae
Synonym Cassia suffruticosa, Senna surattensis, Cassia surattensis var. suffruticosa
Flowering Season Mid Oct till
Flower Colour Yellow
Drought Tolerance High
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)

1m