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Produces attractive clusters of golden-yellow flowers that add seasonal color to tropical landscapes.
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Cassia Siamea, scientifically known as Senna siamea, is a fast-growing tropical evergreen tree commonly called Siamese Cassia or Kassod Tree. It is recognized for its attractive compound green leaves, rounded crown, and clusters of bright yellow flowers. This versatile tree is grown for shade, ornamental landscaping, windbreaks, and timber production. It grows best in warm tropical climates with full sunlight and well-drained soil.
Produces attractive clusters of golden-yellow flowers that add seasonal color to tropical landscapes.
Features attractive compound leaves with multiple dark green leaflets and a dense leafy appearance.
Develops into a medium to large tropical tree suitable for spacious gardens and landscape plantings.
Commonly planted for shade, ornamental landscaping, windbreaks, timber, and environmental plantings.
| Scientific Name | Senna siamea (syn. Cassia siamea) |
| Common Name | Siamese Cassia; Kassod Tree; Ironwood Tree |
| Plant Family | Fabaceae |
| Seed Type | Tropical Tree Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching evergreen tree |
| Flower Color | Bright Yellow to Golden Yellow |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suitable for tropical and warm subtropical climates; frost sensitive |
| Planting Season | Spring or the beginning of the rainy season |
| Seed Starting | Direct sowing or nursery seed starting; stored seeds may benefit from pretreatment |
| Germination Time | Approximately 4–29 days for untreated seeds under suitable conditions; may vary |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions, approximately 70–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Deep, fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil conditions |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; moderate watering after establishment |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 30–65 feet tall, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow approximately 15–25 feet for general landscape planting; adjust for intended use |
| Flowering Time | Often begins around 2–3 years after planting under suitable conditions |
| Plant Uses | Shade, Ornamental Landscaping, Windbreaks, Timber, and Reforestation |
Bring tropical greenery and bright yellow floral displays to spacious outdoor landscapes with Cassia Siamea. This versatile evergreen tree is valued for its attractive foliage, shade, and multiple landscape uses. With warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil, it can develop into an impressive tropical tree.
Find helpful information about Cassia Siamea seed germination, tree growth, and flowering.
Cassia Siamea seeds have a naturally hard seed coat that can slow water absorption. Fresh seeds can generally be sown directly, while stored seeds may benefit from scarification or hot-water pretreatment. Sow seeds approximately 1/4–1/2 inch deep in a well-drained growing medium. Keep them warm and suitably moist, with plenty of sunlight. Germination depends on seed freshness and pretreatment.
Cassia Siamea is a fast-growing tropical tree that can eventually reach approximately 30–65 feet tall under favorable conditions. Early seedling growth may be relatively slow, but growth generally becomes faster after establishment. Full sunlight, suitable soil, warm temperatures, and adequate moisture support healthy tree development.
Cassia Siamea commonly begins flowering around 2–3 years after planting under suitable tropical growing conditions. Mature trees produce clusters of bright yellow flowers, sometimes flowering abundantly throughout the year in favorable climates. Flowering time depends on sunlight, temperature, soil conditions, and overall tree development.