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Winter Cassia
Scientific Name: Senna bicapsularis (L.)Roxb.
Synonym: Cassia bicapsularis, Adipera bicapsularis, Cathartocarpus bicapsularis, Isandrina arborescens, Cassia berterii, Cassia collae, Cassia emarginata, Isandrina emarginata, Cassia inflata, Chamaefistula inflata, Cassia limensis, Cassia sennoides, Cassia spiciflora, Adipera spiciflora
Family: Fabaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 13,22-24 USDA: 9a-11 Frost Tolerance: Generally recovers if killed to the ground by frost Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: South America Growth Habits: evergreen large shrub, or small tree, fast growing 8 to 12 feet tall (2.4-3.6 m) or more, 8 to 10 feet spread (2.4-3 m); pinnately compound leaves, with three to five pairs of dark green, obovate leaflets, 1.5 inches long (37 mm) Watering Needs: Light free-draining soils, relatively good salt tolerance Propagation: Seeds (with boiling water treatment), cuttings

Cultural Practices:
Trim after the plant has finished blooming, to prevent it from sprawling.

Blooming Habits:
Light yellow to deep golden yellow buttercup-shaped flowers, 0.5 inch wide (12 mm), with prominent curved stamens, appearing in large sprays, over a long period in autumn and winter.

Fruiting Habits:
Brown slender pods, up to 6 inches long (15 cm)