Cassia afrofistula, Kenyan Cassia

Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Robert J. Northrop

Release Date: 1/6/2022

Reviewed At: 4/3/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr364-2012

Water Resources

Abstract

The Kenyan cassia can be used as a showy ornamental tree or shrub, with its dark foliage and bright yellow flowers. Some people find the seed pods to be unattractive and prune the tree after it flowers to prevent pods from developing. This tree tolerates a wide range of soil types and can be used in a garden, park, patio, or streetscape setting.

About this Publication

This document is FOR296, one of a series of the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2012. Revised January 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the lastest version of this publication.

About the Authors

Michael G. Andreu, associate professor; Melissa H. Friedman, research scientist; UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences, Gainesville, FL; and Robert J. Northrop, Extension forester, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Andreu, M. G., Friedman, M. H., & Northrop, R. J. (2012). Cassia afrofistula, Kenyan Cassia. EDIS, 2012(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr364-2012