Cassia Tree for Sale - Buying & Growing Guide

Planting and Care

by John Haryasz | Horticulture Writer and Landscape Designer – last update on May 18, 2022

Planting instructions

When planting a cassia tree, you should choose a location that meets its growing requirements and allows the tree to display the full effect of its ornamental value. With full sun, well-draining soil, and several feet of spacing on either side, the cassia tree should grow well. You should also ensure that you place this plant in a central location where people can admire its beauty from all sides. This plant can also grow fairly well in a container as long as the container is large enough to accommodate the entire root system.

Watering and nutrients

A newly planted cassia tree should receive water about once per week until it has become established. Once establishment is reached, you should reduce the water you supply to avoid overwatering. In most cases, a mature cassia tree will grow well even in drought conditions and during extremely hot weather. Regarding fertilization, you can give your tree a nitrogen-rich blend at least three times per year. You can also consider increasing the fertilization rate to once per month.

Pollination

The flowering qualities of the cassia tree make it a perfect addition to pollinator gardens. Not only does this tree bloom with an impressive amount of flowers during each bloom period, but it also can bloom multiple times in a single year, once in spring and once in fall. During those bloom periods, the cassia tree will attract many different types of insects to conduct pollination, including several species of butterflies. Some of these butterflies even use this plant as an advantageous place to lay their eggs.

Pruning

Cassia trees tend to have an attractive form even if you don’t prune them. These plants usually have a single straight trunk with branches that form a spreading canopy. But while this plant can look great on its own, pruning is beneficial as well. Prune your cassia tree in the late winter or during the early weeks of spring. When pruning, you should remove branches that grow at a narrow angle and encourage those that spread more horizontally.

Pests, diseases, and animals

Pests can be a concern for those who grow the cassia tree. These pests, including whiteflies and aphids, are especially common for those who grow this plant in containers. Cassia trees that grow outdoors, in the ground, in a region that meets their growth requirements are often more robust and resilient than those that grow in containers, which makes them more capable of resisting pests and diseases. If you notice a pest infestation on your tree, it’s best to apply neem oil or some other type of insecticide.

Achieving maximum results

The cassia tree is one that can cause some confusion. This confusion mainly arises from the botanical name used to refer to this plant. Cassia trees used to belong to a genus known as Cassia but have since been grouped into their own genus, called Senna. Some nurseries still use older names but are referring to the same plant. These plants also produce fruits in the form of seed capsules. When these capsules fall, they can create a mess that you’ll need to spend time cleaning up. But beyond that, cassia trees are somewhat straightforward regarding their care.

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