Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings once established.
Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Apple-Blossom Cassia · Apple-Blossom Senna · Apple-Blossom Shower
Apple Blossom (Cassia javanica) is a deciduous tree known for its stunning profusion of pink to rose-red flowers, resembling apple blossoms, blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Allow surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 18-27°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer; reduce in fall and winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil is consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out slightly between waterings once established.
Reduce watering in winter.
Prune after flowering to shape the tree and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth. Heavy pruning is generally not necessary unless removing large structural limbs.
Propagate by seeds sown in spring, often requiring scarification or soaking beforehand. Grafting is also a common method for cultivars. Air layering can be attempted in summer.
Young trees benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in spring. Mature trees require repotting less frequently, perhaps every 3-5 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Apple Blossom (Cassia javanica)
Where Apple Blossom (Cassia javanica) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Cassia |
| Species | Cassia javanica |
Similar in genus Cassia
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