Ornamental and medicinal tree grown as specimen or in groups. Its blossoming is very attractive. It has laxative properties and it treats the flu, colds and cough among other properties.
Deciduous tree growing up to 20m. Very ramified. Bright green oval leaves. The flowers are aromatic, hanging and clustered. They are yellow and really decorative.
It likes dampness.
Put the seeds in boiling water (90ºC) and let them soak in this water for 48 hours before sowing at temperatures of 20ºC night/30ºC day.
Singular, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Timber, Medicinal

| Flower colour | Yellow |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, Spring |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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| Botanical name | Cassia fistula |
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| Sowing period | April, May, June, July, August, Spring, Summer |
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 6 |
| Type of use | Singular, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Timber, Medicinal |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Watering | Moderate |
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| Pruning | To shape |
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