Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
India
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
golden shower tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
अमलतास
Japanese Snowbell
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Cassia fistula
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
cassia fistula
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Cassia Fistula and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.