Encyclopedia · Fabaceae · Cassia brewsteri
TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Cassia brewsteri
Leichhardt Bean
Cassia · Fabaceae
Leichhardt Bean (Cassia brewsteri) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 12 m high and 7 m spread, with a oval canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Cassia
Family
Fabaceae
Common name
Leichhardt Bean
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Cassia brewsteri belongs to the Cassia genus within the Fabaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
12 m H × 7 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Cassia brewsteri verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Caleb Catto, some rights reserved (CC BY)

