Desert cassia (Senna polyphylla) is the "baby bear" of the three - growing to only 10 feet tall with spring and fall flowers. This sweet little tree is salt-tolerant and evergreen, with tiny leaves and …

Native to Australia, this rounded evergreen shrub has narrow bright green leaves and produces masses of bright yellow pea-like flowers in early spring. The flowers are followed by brown …

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-6°C), more cold tolerant than Cassia artemisioides. Heat Tolerance: Excellent, tolerate reflected heat in summer in Phoenix. Sun Exposure: Full sun. …

The fragrant winter and early spring color of desert cassia is a wonderful feature of this incredibly tough evergreen shrub. Sprays of showy, rounded yellow flowers bloom in clusters at the tips …

Nov 21, 2023 · The Cassia genus belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to tropical regions. These evergreen trees or shrubs are admired for their bright, yellow flowers that …

Jan 28, 2025 · By pairing Desert Cassia with compatible plants, you can enhance its growth and resilience. Next, let’s explore the fascinating topic of toxicity and safety regarding Desert …

Moderate to fast-growing evergreen shrub to 6′ tall x 6′ wide. This tough desert-hardy species forms an airy rounded-mound of bright-green needle-like foliage accented with a profusion of …

Plant database entry for Desert Cassia (Senna polyphylla) with 9 images, one comment, and 25 data details.

Said to represent the finest of Australian wild flowers, desert cassia grows as a small tree in extreme desert conditions where avoidance of evaporation has reduced the leaves to needles.

Nov 18, 2012 · The Desert Cassia Tree occurs from Puerto Rico to The Virgin Islands. It is a very popular landscape tree in South Florida due to its small weeping form, attaining a height of 6 …