Cassia Tomentella – Velvet bean tree (AN)

Description

• Cassia tomentella

• 8 seeds

• Common name: Velvet bean tree

• Family: Leguminosae/legume

• Native to Australia/Queensland

• Grows up to 10 metres

• Used as a street tree

• Ideal feature tree in a backyard

• Semi-deciduous shrub/tree

• Flower: Bright yellow, pendulous/hanging 

• Drought tolerant and tolerates some frost

• Position: Full sun to semi-shade

• Well-drained soil
• Attracts several butterfly species and bees