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Growing Info

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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Cassia grandisCassia grandis

Horse Cassia, Pink Shower

In Stock: 4.409 lb (Total:4.409lb)

Cassia grandis

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4.41 lb

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

980

Quantity:

4.41 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834367

Characteristics

Growing Info

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.

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Cassia grandis, fondly known as Pink Shower Tree or Coral Shower Tree - is an exquisite addition to any tropical or subtropical landscape. Native to the vibrant regions of Central and South America, this commanding tree stands tall, reaching heights of 40 to 60 feet with an equally expansive spread, forming a stunning umbrella-shaped canopy. Its unique coral pink blooms steal the show from March to April, cascading in spectacular drooping racemes that are sure to enchant any viewer.

Pink Shower Tree is more than just a visual treat; it's a low-maintenance, hardy ornamental tree, tolerating light shade and some drought once established. Its lush, pinnate leaves drop in the wintertime and the new, fresh green leaves make their appearance in sync with its blossoming flowers, extending into early summer in some climates. This semi-evergreen’s majestic blooms give way to slender, bean-like seed pods, each up to 20 inches long, offering both visual interest and natural propagation.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Cassia grandis serves multiple purposes. It provides ample shade, making it a perfect choice for parks and large gardens. It's a suitable street tree, inspired by tradition. Its wood, known as carao, is valued for its multiple applications, from timber to charcoal. Furthermore, its sticky brown pulp has traditional medicinal uses, adding a layer of utility to this wonder of nature.