Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: none required
Germination: sow seed 1/4 to 1/2 deep., keep moist, mulch the seed bed
Other: Keep seeds and plants always above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.|Germination should occur in 10-21 days.
Native to: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Suriname, Venezuela
Introduced to: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., East Himalaya, Galápagos, Gambia, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Laos, Myanmar, New Guinea, Queensland, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Vietnam, Zaïre
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Introduced
Cassia bakerianaCassia bakeriana
Dwarf apple blossom tree, Pink shower tree, Wishing tree
In Stock: 4.442 lb (Total:4.442lb)
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Cassia bakeriana
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Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe. Another Method: file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification: none required
Germination: sow seed 1/4 to 1/2 deep., keep moist, mulch the seed bed
Other: Keep seeds and plants always above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.|Germination should occur in 10-21 days.
Native to: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Suriname, Venezuela
Introduced to: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., East Himalaya, Galápagos, Gambia, India, Ivory Coast, Jawa, Laos, Myanmar, New Guinea, Queensland, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Uganda, Vietnam, Zaïre
Native
Introduced
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Cassia bakeriana, commonly known as Dwarf Apple Blossom Tree, Pink Shower Tree, or Wishing Tree, a perfect addition to elevate your garden aesthetic. This broadleaf evergreen, native to the lush regions of Myanmar and Thailand, thrives in USDA zones 10-11 and makes for a stunning ornamental piece in tropical and subtropical landscapes.
Reaching heights of 20-30 feet with an equal spread, this showstopper bursts into a spectacular display from March to April. Long clusters of vibrant pink-purple flowers, enhanced by yellow stamens, cascade elegantly from its branches, filling the air with their delightful fragrance. As flowers age, they transition to a lighter pink and finally to white, extending their charm over a blooming season that lasts more than two months.
Ideal for sunny spots, Pink Shower Tree grows best in well-draining, organic soil. It's moderately fast-growing and surprisingly drought-tolerant once established, although it prefers protection from drying winds. While it's largely free from pests and diseases, its semi-evergreen leaves offer year-round interest, only dropping in late winter before new growth begins.
Whether gracing your garden as a street or patio tree, Cassia bakeriana promises to captivate with its lush foliage and floral spectacle, making it the centerpiece of attention. Embrace this low-maintenance, radiant beauty and transform your landscape with its tropical flair.