Golden shower Tree, Cassia Fistula, Rajbriksha

Description

Bring home the majestic Rajbriksha (राज वृक्ष) —also known as the Golden Shower Tree or Indian Laburnum—one of the most spectacular flowering trees native to Nepal. Now available as healthy saplings from Gupta Nursery.

At Gupta Nursery, we offer premium Cassia fistula plants that are native to Nepal and perfectly adapted to our terai and mid-hill regions. This tree is not only a breathtaking ornamental but also a powerhouse of traditional medicinal benefits, making it a valuable addition to any Nepali garden.

Why You’ll Love Our Rajbriksha Tree

• Nepal’s Own “Golden Shower” – A Dazzling Spectacle: In Nepal, Cassia fistula is known as Rajbriksha (राज वृक्ष) or Bandar ko lathi (बन्दर को लठी). It earns the name “Golden Shower” because during the flowering season (April-August), the entire crown is covered with large, bright yellow flowers in pendulous racemes that rain down like liquid gold.

• Native & Perfectly Adapted to Nepal: This tree is native to Nepal, thriving at elevations between 100–1,400 meters across the terai and mid-hill regions. It flourishes from Biratnagar to Chitwan, requiring minimal acclimatization because it is a true son of the soil.

• The “King Tree” (Rajbriksha) – Sacred & Cultural Significance: Known as “Rajbriksha,” this tree is highly revered. In South Asian traditions, the flowers are closely associated with Lord Shiva, and the tree is often planted near temples and sacred groves. Planting it brings a sense of royalty and divinity to your landscape.

• Complete Medicinal Value – A Natural Pharmacy: Every part of this tree—bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, and roots—possesses medicinal properties. It is a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine:

  • Fruit Pulp: A well-known, gentle laxative used to treat constipation and stomach disorders.

  • Leaves: Used to treat jaundice, rheumatism, skin eruptions, and even facial paralysis in traditional medicine.

  • Flowers & Bark: Used as antipyretics (fever reducers), anti-inflammatories, and for treating leprosy and heart problems.

  • Chemical Powerhouse: The plant contains beneficial compounds like tannins, flavonoids, sennosides, and rhein, which provide anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial properties.

• Fast-Growing & Beautiful Foliage: This moderate-sized tree grows quickly, reaching 10-15 meters in height with a spreading crown. It features compound leaves with 4-8 pairs of large, oval leaflets, providing excellent dappled shade.

• Unique & Long-Lasting Fruits: After flowering, it produces striking cylindrical pods that are 30-60 cm long (sometimes up to 90cm!). These hanging, drumstick-like pods start green and turn dark brown to black when ripe, containing a sweet, sticky black pulp and up to 100 seeds