Golden rain tree

Cassia fistula

Summary 2

Cassia fistula, known as the golden rain tree, canafistula and by other names, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka. It is the state flower of Kerala in India and of immense importance amongst the Malayali population. It is a popular ornamental plant and...

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Common name Golden Shower
Origin Exotic
Life form Tree
Katherine planting limited suitability
Height height from 5-10m
Lifespan long-lived
Irrigation required
Termite Unknown resistance
Current status common
Planting success Proven success
Suitable for Red SoilRiver Levee
Notes Potential environmental weed