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Apple Blossom Shower Tree (Cassia Nodosa)
Cassia Nodosa
Rs 2,500
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Apple Blossom Shower Tree commands attention with its magnificent display of pink flowers every summer, fall, making it a prized specimen tree. It reaches an impressive height of 18 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala.
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Category: Flowering Trees
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Fall, Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Apple Blossom Shower Tree (Cassia Nodosa) is a distinguished evergreen tree that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its pink flowers that appear in summer, fall, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 18 ft at maturity, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Cassia Nodosa
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 18 ft
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed, Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Apple Blossom Shower Tree
Propagated from seed soaked in warm water, or from semi-hardwood cuttings during the growing season.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This plant thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Apple Blossom Shower Tree?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Apple Blossom Shower Tree is an excellent choice because it thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Apple Blossom Shower Tree online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years does Apple Blossom Shower Tree take to reach full size?
Apple Blossom Shower Tree is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 18 ft at maturity. In Pakistan’s warm climate, expect rapid growth of 2-3 ft per year under good conditions. It typically reaches its full potential within 5-7 years.
Can Apple Blossom Shower Tree be harmful to household pets?
While Apple Blossom Shower Tree is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
What is the ideal watering schedule for Apple Blossom Shower Tree?
Apple Blossom Shower Tree needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
When does Apple Blossom Shower Tree bloom in Pakistan?
Apple Blossom Shower Tree blooms in summer and fall, producing pink flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
What kind of light exposure is best for Apple Blossom Shower Tree?
Apple Blossom Shower Tree grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
