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Cassia leptophylla

Gold Medallion Tree

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Information by: Plant Nerd and SelecTree        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

Gold Medallion Tree (Cassia leptophylla) is a small, evergreen tree that is native to subtropical areas of Brazil. It only reaches about 15-25' tall and 30’ wide, so it is a great choice for residential gardens. Unusually cold weather may cause leaves to drop, but it does recover quickly. It performs best in the summer heat. Maintenance on this tree can often be handled by a homeowner because the tree rarely gets too large to manage. Cross branching should be removed, and the canopy should be thinned out a little in the winter to allow sunlight to enter the interior. The yellow clusters of flowers on this tree are spectacular, and the extra sunlight in the interior should encourage a bigger bloom. The tree will benefit from some all-purpose fertilizer in the spring to encourage new foliage growth, deeper green leaves, and more blooms. This tree can thrive in most soils and under many irrigation conditions. It should be planted at least three feet away from any hardscape areas and 10 feet from structures such as houses and buildings. Shrubs and perennials should be planted about two feet away from this tree. It should be irrigated for about 45 minutes once a week when using most in-line drip irrigation systems.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Leaf Season

Evergreen, Semi-evergreen

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Messy, Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Street Tree, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.