Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →

Apple Blossom Trees

...
Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images

Cassia javanica, or the apple blossom tree, can be a spectacular sight as it becomes a shower of showy pink flowers with sweeping, feathery branches, and in some areas, reaching a maximum height of 80 feet. This majestic tree makes an excellent shade tree during the summer, and its deciduous leaves allow light to stream through its branches in the winter.

Where to Plant

Choose a planting location for your apple blossom tree that will accommodate an average height of 30 to 40 feet, and if planting multiple apple blossom trees, plant 30 to 40 feet apart so their canopies can grow to their full potential. An area with full sun that has deep, well-drained soil is also crucial for apple blossom trees.

Seed Propagation

Apple blossom trees can be grown from seeds. Collect seeds from dried seed pods taken directly from the tree. Break open the pods to collect the apple blossom seeds, and remove the fleshy coating form the seeds by submerging in water. Dry the seeds in the sun. To stimulate germination, boil the apple blossom seeds in water and then allow them to soak in the cooling water for one day.

  • Cassia javanica, or the apple blossom tree, can be a spectacular sight as it becomes a shower of showy pink flowers with sweeping, feathery branches, and in some areas, reaching a maximum height of 80 feet.
  • Break open the pods to collect the apple blossom seeds, and remove the fleshy coating form the seeds by submerging in water.

Fertilizing

Medium amounts of water and nutrients will keep the apple blossom tree happy. Apply a light, well-balanced fertilizer such as 6-6-6 that contains ample micronutrients three times a year, preferably in the early spring, mid-summer and mid-fall. For smaller apple blossom trees, use less fertilizer every two months.

Watering

Apple blossom trees require a medium amount of watering that keeps the soil lightly moist but not over-watered. Wait until the soil is almost completely dry and before watering again.

Pruning

Apple blossom trees will flourish when pruned properly. Pruning is best done after the flowering period has ceased. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Apple blossom trees have brittle branches so remove any branches that have broken off because of wind damage.

  • Medium amounts of water and nutrients will keep the apple blossom tree happy.
  • Pruning is best done after the flowering period has ceased.

Related Articles

How to Grow Apples in East Texas
How to Grow Apples in East Texas
When Do Apple Trees Bloom?
When Do Apple Trees Bloom?
Ayers Pear Tree Information
Ayers Pear Tree Information
How to Grow Winesap Apples
How to Grow Winesap Apples
Lifespan of Flowering Crabapple Trees
Lifespan of Flowering Crabapple Trees
Facts About Apple Blossoms
Facts About Apple Blossoms
How to Grow Apple Trees in South Louisiana
How to Grow Apple Trees in South Louisiana
Do Pink Lady Apple Trees Need a Pollinator?
Do Pink Lady Apple Trees Need a Pollinator?
Ayers Pear Tree Information
Ayers Pear Tree Information
When in the Year Do I Use Liquid Seaweed on My Apple Tree?
When in the Year Do I Use Liquid Seaweed on My Apple...
Trovita Orange Trees
Trovita Orange Trees
How to Grow Apple Trees in Texas
How to Grow Apple Trees in Texas
How to Care for a Flowering Plum Tree
How to Care for a Flowering Plum Tree
Garden Guides
×