Description for Cassia Javanica, Pink Shower
It is slightly smaller but has the same spreading crown, long drooping branches, and numerous, feathery leaves, but the branches are rough. The flowers are similar but the sepals are smooth, green inside and deep-red underneath.
Common name
Flower colours
Bloom time
Height
Difficulty
Apple Blossom, Apple Blossom Cassia, Apple Blossom Shower, Java Shower, Pink Lady
Pale pink to crimson
Spring
12 m
Easy to grow
Planting and care
Cassia in full to partial sun for the best flower displays. Moderately fertile soil will suffice, but it should be moist and well-drained. The tree is slightly tolerant of salt spray and drought.
Sunlight
Soil
Water
Temperature
Fertilizer
Full Sun
Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
Average Water Needs, Water regularly, do not overwater.
20 to 32 degrees C
Slow release fertilizer.
Caring for Cassia Javanica
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and add peat moss and compost.
Pruning should be done when necessary.
Harvesting
NA
Typical uses of Cassia Javanica
Special features: Flowers and foliage
Culinary use: NA
Ornamental use: Common in gardens and on roadsides.
Used as Feature Plant, Shade Trees.
Medicinal use: NA
References
http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/ild-1054
http://ntbg.org/plants/plant_details.php?plantid=2436
http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/articles/trees/cassia_pink.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cassia/growing-cassia-trees.htm
http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/cassia-javanica/
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