Altheabyanothername said:Ann-- seeing as it is multi- trunked, could you ask the nursing home to take a cutting? Or see if it is like a Crepe Myrtle or ornamental pomegranate get an outer shoot with leaves and a little root? Just a thought! May joy fill your home!
plantladylin said:It sure reminds me of the Christmas Senna (Senna bicapsularis) that I had at one time. Ours was killed one winter when we had a hard freeze and a lot of ice. I sure miss that tree!
mellielong said:Ann, plenty of people grow S. bicapsularis around here, and I agree that's what your plant looks like. We even grow it at MOSI, although we've been adding native Sennas, too. If you want a Senna, why not plant a variety that is native to your area?
amalsaro said:Hi! I do not exactly understand what varietal ID is. The cassia belongs to the Family Fabaceae.
Altheabyanothername said:Ann-- I am sorry for the confusion. I meant if you could get the nursing homes permission to take a cutting. Sometimes fall cuttings take. While I am doing yard clean up now, I start cuttings.
Their success rate is not as high as in spring, but some of them do take. I just hate to throw them away. If you like the plant habits, look and bloom, the best way to match is to get a piece of mama.
Many blessings for your home!