Cassia leptophylla
Gold medallion tree
Cassia Cassia
C. leptophylla - C. leptophylla is a tender, open, spreading, semi-evergreen tree bearing pinnate leaves with ovate, mid- to dark green leaves and upright racemes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in summer followed by long, dark brown, cylindrical seed pods.
Cassia leptophylla is: Semi evergreen
Open branches, Spreading
Seeds are toxic if ingested.
Bright-yellow in Summer
Green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 1 in early spring. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass. Height may be shorter if grown under glass or in colder climates.
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Cassia leptophylla (Gold medallion tree) will reach a height of 7.5m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Top dress or pot on in spring. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, deep, well-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established. Tends to drop older leaves in winter or drought.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Cassia leptophylla
Gold medallion tree
Cassia Cassia
C. leptophylla - C. leptophylla is a tender, open, spreading, semi-evergreen tree bearing pinnate leaves with ovate, mid- to dark green leaves and upright racemes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in summer followed by long, dark brown, cylindrical seed pods.
Brazil
Semi evergreen
Open branches, Spreading
Seeds are toxic if ingested.
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Bright-yellow in Summer
Green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Glasshouse whitefly
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 1 in early spring. May need restrictive pruning if grown under glass. Height may be shorter if grown under glass or in colder climates.
Sow seed at 18-21C in spring.
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Cassia leptophylla (Gold medallion tree) will reach a height of 7.5m and a spread of 9m after 10-20 years.
Sub-Tropical, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, City, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Top dress or pot on in spring. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, deep, well-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established. Tends to drop older leaves in winter or drought.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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