White Shower Tree It is also referred to as *Cassia Siam’s White*, is a beautiful ornamental tree closely related to the more commonly known *Cassia fistula*, or Golden Shower Tree. While *Cassia fistula* is famous for its bright yellow flowers, this white-flowering variety offers a more subtle and elegant display.
**Scientific Name**
Often classified as a hybrid or cultivar, such as *Cassia fistula x javanica* ‘Siam’s White’
**Common Names**
White Shower Tree, Cassia Siam’s White
**Description**
– Height: Typically grows between 6 to 10 meters
– Leaves: Compound, with multiple pairs of smooth-edged, oval leaflets
– Flowers: Creamy white to pale ivory, blooming in long, pendulous clusters
– Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
– Fruit: Long, cylindrical seed pods similar to those of *Cassia fistula*
**Growing Conditions**
– Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal flowering
– Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil
– Watering: Moderate; water regularly during dry spells, especially when young
– Climate: Best suited to tropical and subtropical regions; sensitive to frost
**Care and Maintenance**
– Prune after flowering to shape the tree and remove dead or weak branches
– Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to encourage blooming
– Mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
**Uses**
– Ornamental: Popular in gardens, parks, and along roadsides for its graceful form and cascading white flowers
– Shade: Provides light, dappled shade
– Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies during its flowering season
The White Shower Tree is a refined and eye-catching addition to any landscape, offering the same dramatic floral display as its golden cousin but with a softer, more serene color palette.”
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