Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
India
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
golden shower tree
Sassafras
In Hindi
अमलतास
Sassafras
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Sassafras
In French
Cassia fistula
Sassafras
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Sasafrás
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
sassafrás
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Sassafras
In Latin
cassia fistula
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Sassafras. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sassafras has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Fistula and Sassafras Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras
Care of Cassia Fistula and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.