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Golden Shower Tree
Cassia fistula.
 
Golden Shower Tree, also known as Indian Laburnum, Pudding-Pipe Tree, or Purging Cassia, is a fast-growing, flowering tree native to India, Malaysia, and southeast Asia.

Plant grows to around 30 to 40 feet tall and produces a stunning bloom of yellow flowers from early spring to early summer (with a second flowering in early fall) that attracts a host of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Many parts of the tree are used in traditional medicine, including the ripe pods and seeds, which are used as a laxative; the bark, which is used as an anti-inflammatory; and the leaves, which have anti-fungal properties.

Golden Shower Tree

SKU: OF006
$2.50Price

  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11
    Light Requirement: Full sun
    Soil Type: Average, well drained
    Sow Depth: 1 inch
    Plant Spacing: 50 feet or more
    Germination Temp: 65°F to 75°F
    Germination Time: 30 days
    Maturation: 8 to 10 years to bloom

  • Growing Tips

    Sow seeds in early summer, when the days are long with extra hours of sunlight. Scarify the seed coat, then soak seeds in cold water for 24 hours. Plant seeds 1 inch deep in one gallon containers, one seed per pot, then place the pots in a warm, bright location. Keep soil lightly moist until germination, which should occur within 30 days.

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