Cassia surattensis (Scrambled Egg Bush)


Botanical Information

FamilyFabaceae
GenusCassia
Speciessurattensis
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginMarqueas, India and Sri Lanka.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 - 6 m
Spread4 - 5 m
Flowering PeriodJanuary, September, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
LandscapeSpecimen planting and landscape.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil.
Leaf DescriptionOvate and pointed leaflets.
Flower DescriptionMasses of flower clusters appear on every branch.
Fruit DescriptionPea-like pods containing 3 - 5 seeds.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green. The flowers are bright gold and yellow.

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