Cassia surattensis (Scrambled Egg Bush)
Botanical Information
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cassia |
| Species | surattensis |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Marqueas, India and Sri Lanka. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 5 - 6 m |
| Spread | 4 - 5 m |
| Flowering Period | January, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading. |
| Landscape | Specimen planting and landscape. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil. |
| Leaf Description | Ovate and pointed leaflets. |
| Flower Description | Masses of flower clusters appear on every branch. |
| Fruit Description | Pea-like pods containing 3 - 5 seeds. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are bright gold and yellow. |
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