Description
Pink Shower Tree Seeds grow into Cassia javanica, also called the Appleblossom Tree, a tropical flowering tree valued for long-season clusters of pink to deep pink blooms and graceful green foliage. In frost-free climates it can become a dramatic shade tree; in cooler regions it is best treated as a large container specimen that can be protected from cold.
Why Grow It
- Cassia javanica produces showy pink flower clusters with a tropical cherry-blossom feel.
- A warm-climate specimen tree for shade, front-yard color, and collector flowering-tree plantings.
- Includes 10 seeds plus scarification, soaking, light, spacing, container, and frost-protection notes.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Cassia javanica |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Tropical perennial flowering tree |
| Mature height | 60-70 ft. in warm climates; can be container-grown smaller |
| Light | Full sun |
| Bloom or harvest window | Late spring into early fall in warm climates, with pink to deep pink flower clusters |
| Seed count | 10 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Nick or gently scarify the hard seed coat, soak 12-24 hours, then sow in a warm, well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist and warm until germination. |
| Spacing | Allow 25-30 ft. spread in frost-free landscapes, or grow in a large container where winter protection is needed |
| Germination | Variable; often 2-8 weeks with warmth after scarification and soaking |
Best For
- tropical flowering shade trees
- warm-climate specimen plantings
- large patio containers
- pink blossom focal points
- collector flowering trees
Packet Details
Includes 10 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Use the growing table above as a planning reference for your local climate and container setup.
FAQ
Is Pink Shower Tree hardy in cold climates?
No. It is best for USDA Zones 9b-13 outdoors. In colder regions, grow it in a large container and protect it from freezing weather.
Do Cassia javanica seeds need pretreatment?
The hard seed coat usually benefits from careful nicking or scarification followed by a 12-24 hour soak before warm sowing.
How large can the tree become?
In suitable warm landscapes it can reach about 60-70 ft. tall with a broad canopy. Container culture keeps plants much smaller.
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