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Cassia leptophylla

Gold Medallion Tree

Plant photo of: Cassia leptophylla
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

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 Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.