Golden Shower Tree Seeds - Flower Plant

Golden Shower Tree is a spectacular deciduous ornamental tree admired for its cascading clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom profusely in late spring and early summer. It is an excellent choice for avenue planting, parks, large gardens, and tropical landscapes. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, this fast-growing tree is heat and drought tolerant once established. Its showy floral display and graceful canopy make it one of the most attractive flowering trees for warm climates.

Features

• Produces spectacular cascading golden-yellow flower clusters
• Excellent ornamental shade tree for landscapes and avenues
• Long-lasting blooms during late spring and early summer
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cassia fistula
• Common Name (US): Golden Shower Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental Flowering Tree Variety
• Growth Habit: Deciduous flowering tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–30 days at 75–90°F (24–32°C); scarify the seed coat or soak seeds in hot water (then allow them to cool and soak for 12–24 hours) before sowing to improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or slightly rocky soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 30–50 feet tall, 20–35 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 20–30 feet apart