About
Senna spectabilis, the cassia tree, is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree to 10 m producing large, spreading pinnate leaves and spectacular, large panicles of bright-yellow flowers in autumn. A stunning and rewarding specimen tree for a warm, frost-free, sheltered garden.
About the genus
Senna are trees, shrubs and perennials producing alternate, pinnate leaves and racemes or panicles of five-petalled, usually bright-yellow flowers, followed by seed pods. Rewarding plants for warm, frost-free gardens and large conservatories.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.