Roxburgh's cassia (Cassia roxburghii)

Roxburgh's cassia

Also known as: Ceylon senna, Red laburnum

The red cassia is a medium-sized tree, growing to 15–20 m (49–66 ft) tall with spreading, drooping branches. The leaves are clusters of pink, rose or orange flowers, 15–60 cm (5.9–23.6 in) long, and pinnate with three to eight pairs of leaflets, each leaflet 7–21 cm (2.8–8.3 in) long and 4–9 cm (1.6–3.5 in) broad. The flowers are produced in pendulous racemes 20–40 cm (7.9–15.7 in) long, each flower 4–7 cm (1.6–2.8 in) diameter with red to pinkish petals. The fruit is a legume.

Scientific classification

Species

Roxburgh's cassia (Cassia roxburghii)

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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15 m to 20 m

Plant Height

Green

Leaf Color

4 cm to 7 cm

Flower Size

Red, Pink

Flower Color

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Care Guide for Roxburgh's cassia

Every week

Water

Pruning: Roxburgh's cassia is an ornamental tree that thrives with early spring pruning, focusing on clearing dead branches and improving airflow. Formative pruning aids structure and aesthetics while seasonal pruning minimizes stress, promoting robust growth, enhancing flowering, and increasing resilience to pests and diseases.

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