Golden Shower Tree

Cassia fistula

a.k.a. Yellow Shower, Indian Laburnum

Sunset Zones: H2
USDA: 11

Gorgeous tropical tree having long clusters of bright yellow flowers.

Plant Cultivation

Medium to large size tropical tree, to 40ft. Common in parks and on streets in tropical regions. The tree is very drought tolerant and grows best in full sun, hot, and dry conditions.
Propagation: By seed.

Origin and Distribution

Native to India.

Related Species

Related Species
Family: Mimosaceae
Acacia podalyriifolia Pearl Acacia
Acacia verticillata Prickly Moses
Bauhinia variegata Orchid Tree
Cassia fistula Golden Shower Tree
Cassia fistula x C. javanica Rainbow Shower Tree
Cassia grandis Coral Shower Tree

Indigofera australis

Indigo

Leucaena leucocephala

Koa Haole, Leadtree

Mimosa pudica

Sensitive Plant

Senna alata Candle Bush
Senna surattensis Singapore Shower, Scrambled Egg Bush

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