Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
golden shower tree
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
अमलतास
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Röhren-Kassie
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
Natrum vernix
cassia fistula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Cassia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Cassia Fistula season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula
Care of Poison Sumac and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.