Cassia Javanica, Pink Shower - Plant

The Pink Cassias, with their lovely cool shades of pinks, greens and white, are a beautiful and restful sight. 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.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Apple Blossom, Apple Blossom Cassia, Apple Blossom Shower, Java Shower, Pink Lady
• Maximum Reachable Height: 12 m
• Flower Colour: Pale pink to crimson
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and add peat moss and compost. Pruning should be done when necessary.

Cassia Javanica 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: Full Sun
• Watering: Average Water Needs, Water regularly, do not overwater.
• Soil: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil
• Temperature: 20 to 32 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Slow release fertilizer.

Cassia Javanica special feature
Flowers and foliage
Cassia Javanica uses

Ornamental Use

• Common in gardens and on roadsides: Used as Feature Plant, Shade Trees