Golden Shower
Scientific Name
Cassia fistula
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
10a to 11
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Golden Shower grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Low
Toxicity
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Medium
Plant Shape
- Vase
- Irregular
- Upright
- Oval
Leaf Persistence
Golden Shower is Deciduous
Spread
25-40 feet
Height
30-40 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Large
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
Flower Color
- Yellow
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Showy yellow summer blooms. | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to mildew, leaf spot and root rot diseases | attracts butterflies
