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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

Native to: Brazil, Minas Gerais, São Paulo

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Cassia leptophyllaCassia leptophylla

Gold Medallion Tree

In Stock: 0.294 lb (Total:0.294lb)

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0.29 lb CA

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,069

Quantity:

0.29 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2026

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837697

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4 to 1/2 deep., keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Brazil, Minas Gerais, São Paulo

Native

Introduced

Experience the allure of Cassia leptophylla, commonly known as Gold Medallion Tree, a captivating addition to any landscape. Native to southeastern Brazil, this broad, semi-evergreen tree can reach heights of 20 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. Its striking reddish-brown bark and gracefully drooping branches make it a standout in any garden. The tree's 1-foot-long compound leaves boast 9 to 20 pairs of deep glossy green linear leaflets, offering a lush backdrop to its spectacular summer bloom.

In early to mid-summer, Gold Medallion Tree becomes a burst of beauty with clusters of 2 to 3-inch-wide deep yellow flowers. As an added delight, these flowers attract butterflies, enhancing the vibrancy of your outdoor space. Following the flowering season, the tree produces 1 to 2-foot-long, square-shaped bean-like pods that are decorative in their own right.

Hardy to about 25°F, Gold Medallion Tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal irrigation. It performs exceptionally well in Southern California's climate, showcasing its resilience to brief frosts, dry soil, and heat. This adaptable tree makes an ideal ornamental, shade, or street tree, adding color and charm with its fragrant flowers and showy seed pods. Whether standing alone as a lawn specimen or lining a street, Gold Medallion Tree brings a touch of the tropics to any environment, offering year-round interest and unforgettable beauty.