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Cassia brewsteri - council-listed tree
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

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    Cassia brewsteri verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) Caleb Catto, some rights reserved (CC BY)