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Golden Shower Tree or Ratchaphruek Cassia fistula, Legume or Pea Family, Fabaceae ราชพฤกษ์ |
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The Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula), is widely grown as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas. It blooms in late spring. Flowering is profuse, with trees being covered with yellow flowers, many times with almost no leaf being seen. It will grow well in dry climates. Growth for this tree is best in full sun on well-drained soil; it is relatively drought tolerant and slightly salt tolerant. It will tolerate light brief frost, but can get damaged if frost persists. It can be subject to mildew or leaf spot, especially during the second half of the growing season. The tree will bloom better where there is pronounced difference between summer and winter temperatures. Wikipedia article |
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