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Red Cassia (Cassia Marginata)
Cassia Marginata
Rs 10,000
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Red Cassia commands attention with its magnificent display of red flowers every summer, making it a prized specimen tree. It reaches a commanding height of 30 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, Shade Trees
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Red
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Shade
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Red Cassia (Cassia Marginata) is a distinguished evergreen tree that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its red flowers that appear in summer, this tree is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 30 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Cassia Marginata
- Plant Type: Tree
- Mature Height: 30 ft
- Flower Colour: Red
- Bloom Season: Summer
- 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 Red Cassia
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 Red Cassia?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Red Cassia is an excellent choice because it provides generous natural shade for outdoor living spaces and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Red Cassia online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many years does Red Cassia take to reach full size?
Red Cassia is a fast-growing plant that reaches up to 30 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 Red Cassia be harmful to household pets?
While Red Cassia 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.
How much water does Red Cassia need during Pakistani summers?
Red Cassia 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.
What months can I expect Red Cassia to flower?
Red Cassia blooms in summer, producing red flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Does Red Cassia need direct sunlight?
Red Cassia 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.
