Cassia glauca

Description

Cassia Glauca (Senna surattensis) – Evergreen Yellow Flowering Tree

Cassia Glauca (Senna surattensis) is a hardy evergreen flowering tree widely used in residential gardens, commercial landscapes, parks, and roadside planting across warm climates. Known for its bright yellow flowers and dense green foliage, it adds attractive color, shade, and structure to outdoor spaces throughout the year.

This beautiful ornamental tree is well suited for UAE landscapes due to its heat tolerance, fast growth, and low maintenance requirements. It is an excellent choice for homeowners, landscape designers, and contractors looking for a reliable flowering tree.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Senna surattensis (formerly Cassia glauca)

• Common Name: Cassia Glauca, Sun Tree

• Plant Type: Evergreen flowering tree/shrub

• Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)

• Flower Color: Bright yellow

• Foliage: Dense dark green compound leaves

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Water Requirement: Moderate

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Maintenance: Low

• Height: Up to 3 meters

Benefits of Cassia Glauca

• Produces beautiful yellow flowers

• Provides year-round green foliage

• Suitable for hot climates

• Requires minimal maintenance

• Tolerates dry conditions once established

• Creates attractive garden features

• Suitable for privacy planting and borders

• Adds tropical beauty to landscapes

Landscape Uses

Cassia Glauca is ideal for:

• Villa gardens

• Residential landscapes

• Commercial properties

• Parks and public gardens

• Roadside planting

• Garden borders

• Privacy screens

• Feature planting areas

Plant Care Guide

Light

Cassia Glauca grows best in full sun. Direct sunlight encourages stronger growth and better flowering.

Watering

Provide regular watering during the establishment period. Mature plants require moderate watering and can tolerate dry conditions.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. It adapts well to different soil types when proper drainage is available.

Pruning

Light pruning helps maintain shape, improve branching, and encourage healthy flowering.

Fertilizing

Apply balanced fertilizer or organic compost during the growing season to support healthy growth.

Why Choose Cassia Glauca?

Cassia Glauca is an excellent landscape tree combining attractive yellow flowers, evergreen foliage, fast growth, and easy maintenance. Its ability to perform well in warm climates makes it a popular choice for gardens and landscape projects in the UAE.

Whether used as a feature tree, border plant, or part of a larger landscape design, Cassia Glauca brings lasting beauty and greenery to outdoor spaces.