Cassia leptophylla
Gold Medallion Tree
Description
Gold Medallion Tree is an evergreen subtropical tree that reaches 20' tall and 25' wide, with glossy leaves and upright, 1' long clusters of large, bright yellow flowers. Its bloom period occurs in the summer. The plant should be grown in sun with average to little summer watering. While it will tolerate some frost, recovering quickly from damage, it performs best with summer heat. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
25-40'
Flower Color
Gold, Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Street Tree, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.