Cassia × nealiae – White Cassia / سفید کیسیا

 🤍 Cassia × nealiae – White Cassia / سفید کیسیا

– Elegant white blooms in pendant clusters, – Fast-growing ornamental tree or large shrub /  درخت یا جھاڑی, – Graceful and fragrant addition to tropical gardens

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🌿 Botanical Name: Cassia × nealiae (KASS-ee-uh ex NEE-lee-ay)
🌿 Family: Fabaceae (FAB-uh-see-ee) – خاندان پھلی دار

🧊 Hardiness Zone (USA): 9–11
📏 Height: 10–15 ft as a shrub or tree

🍃 Foliage:
Delicate, pinnate green leaves, slightly drooping
Semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder months
Adds softness to the garden’s overall texture

🌺 Flowering Period (Lahore/Punjab):
April to June with a possible second flush in September
Large white flowers in hanging racemes resemble cherry blossoms

🌸 Companion Plants:

• Tabebuia rosea

• Bauhinia variegata

• Jacaranda mimosifolia

• Tecoma stans

• Murraya paniculata

🏡 Garden Usage:

• Suitable as a specimen tree or in tropical borders

• Works well in public parks, driveways, and corner accents

• Ideal for fragrance gardens

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🍈 Fruition:
May produce small seed pods after flowering; not typically used for propagation

🌱 Soil: Grows best in well-drained loamy or sandy soils with compost

⚖️ pH Value: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.5–7.5)

💧 Water:
Moderate; water deeply once or twice a week
Young plants need regular watering during establishment

🌡️ Temperature:
Thrives in Lahore's hot summers
Sensitive to frost; protect in winter or grow in sheltered areas

☀️ Location Preference (sun or shade):
Full sun essential for best flowering
Too much shade reduces bloom

🌾 Propagation:
By semi-hardwood cuttings or seed, though seeds may be slow to germinate

🐛 Pesticides:
Generally pest-free; occasional aphids or scale insects
Use neem spray or a mild soap solution

🌻 Fertilizers:
Use a phosphorus-rich fertilizer monthly during flowering season
Top-dress with compost in spring

🦋 Attractiveness to Wildlife:
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Excellent for pollinator-friendly gardens

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🌿 Special Note – Growth in Lahore:
Cassia × nealiae grows successfully in Lahore under sunny, well-drained conditions. It flourishes in heat and offers both elegance and fragrance, ideal for homes, institutions, and parks. Best pruned after flowering to maintain shape.

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🌸 May your garden glow with the soft white elegance of White Cassia, blending grace, fragrance, and natural charm.