Cassia Splendida

Cassia splendida, commonly known as Golden Cassia or Splendid Cassia, is a stunning, fast-growing semi-evergreen shrub or small tree known for its profusion of bright yellow, butterfly-attracting flowers. Blooming primarily in late summer and fall, it adds a brilliant splash of color to landscapes. The pinnate, deep green foliage provides an elegant backdrop to the golden blooms, and its drought tolerance makes it an excellent choice for warm climates.

Growing Zones:

USDA Zones 9-11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler climates or overwintered indoors)

Height and Width:

• Height: 8-15 feet
• Width: 6-12 feet
• Forms a rounded, airy canopy with arching branches.

Growing Requirements:

• Light: Full sun for best flowering.
• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils.
• Water: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage growth and flowering.
• Pruning:
  • Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourages bushier growth.
  • Remove dead or weak branches as needed.

Uses:

• Pollinator and butterfly gardens (attracts bees and butterflies)
• Accent or specimen planting
• Drought-tolerant landscapes
• Hedges or privacy screens
• Can be trained as a small ornamental tree

Native Range:

Cassia splendida is native to South America, particularly Brazil, where it thrives in warm, dry, and tropical regions.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.