Golden Shower Tree Seeds – Cassia Fistula

Golden Shower Tree (Cassia Fistula) is a striking ornamental tree known for its cascading clusters of bright yellow blooms. This fast-growing species adds vibrant color and elegance to gardens and landscapes. It thrives in warm climates, is drought-tolerant once established, and attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees. With minimal maintenance needs, this tree makes a beautiful centerpiece for outdoor spaces.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Ornamental flowering tree

• Scientific Name: Cassia Fistula

• Common Name: Golden Shower Tree

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy with pendulous flower clusters

• Flower Color: Bright golden yellow

• Fragrance: Mildly fragrant blooms

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing under full sunlight

• Maturity: Reaches 30–40 ft in height at full growth

• Growing Season: Spring to early summer for flowering

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be grown in containers in cooler regions)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–June

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Landscaping, ornamental gardens, roadside and park planting

• Special Features: Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators, low maintenance, adaptable to dry conditions