are not a particular problem, although caterpillars may chew foliage.
 Golden-shower-tree, Cassia fistula, native of India, is probably
the best known species in Florida (Fig. 15). Trees have an open,
spreading crown rarely exceeding 30 feet in height, and although
considered deciduous are never entirely leafless. Leaves are pinnately
compound, with 8 to 16 ovate leaflets, and larger than those of other
cassias. Fragrant flowers are produced in profusion during June and
July on hanging racemes a foot or more long. Flower color varies
from deep golden-yellow to pale primrose, with variations occurring
among individual flowers. Brown, cylindrical pods up to 12 inches


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Fig. 15.-Golden-shower, Cassia fistula (left) and Fig. 16 pink-and-white shower,
 Cassia nodosa.

long appear after flowers and remain attached for many months.
Golden-shower is recommended for use as a free standing specimen,
framing and patio tree, and in the shrubbery border. Use as a street
tree is also recommended throughout southern Florida.
 Pink-shower or horse cassia, Cassia grandis, native to tropical
America, is among the most outstanding pink-flowered cassias. Trees
are spreading and reach a height of 50 feet. Leaves are pinnately