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Fabaceae
Gold Medallion Tree
Cassia leptophylla
Celebration and warmth.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Cassia
- Native to
- Brazil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 6-9 m
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- When in full bloom, the tree is covered so densely in yellow flowers that the foliage is nearly invisible.
- The long, cylindrical seed pods can hang on the tree for months, adding unique visual interest.
- It is a popular street tree in Southern California and other warm climates.
- Unlike many tropical trees, it blooms heavily in mid-to-late summer when few other trees flower.
- The feathery, fern-like compound leaves give the tree an elegant, airy texture even when not in bloom.
Color meanings
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Prosperity
1
Joy
2
Tropical splendor