Cassia fistula - Golden Shower Tree

that's lovely Delonix, it reminds me of a Laburnum,, but this is better :-)

Very nice indeed!

Surreylad:

Thanks!

One of the common names for this tree is: Indian Laburnum.

Meanie:

Thanks!

This tree flowers in the dry heat of May in Northern India. Here is a link to a picture of a tree in my garden http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/152563-cassia-fistula-2-jpg/member/mochiseki
Its quite a common tree in our cities

There's many Cassia species grown here, however, Cassia leptophylla - Gold Medallion tree seems to be the one everyone wants. It's very widely grown as a landscape and street tree here.

So beautiful

Scotkat:

Thanks! Yes, the hanging fragrant flowers are spectacular! :>)

It is one of my best ornamental plant.Here also it is generally grown as street tree along with Gulmohar ( Delonix ).I have one but it has never bloomed yet.It is old enough.What could be the possible cause?

Camillia:

It's a tropical tree...it should bloom easily in your climate.
Maybe you can fertilize it with high bloom fertilizer...it should force bloom it.

Lovely flowers!

Camillia:

I forgot to add: this tree can bloom here at a young age and small height of only 3ft/1m tall.

Yeah Delonix, I have seen them blooming at a small age but mine one is exceptional.I will try high bloom fertilizer.Thanks.

Camillia:

Good luck! I'm sure it'll bloom soon.

Thank you Delonix.

You're welcome! :>)

If it blooms I will post the pictures for you.

Camillia:

That would be terrific! :>)