Golden Rain Tree...?

Charmaine · 11th March 2011, 03:20 PM

Hi,

I have a tree in my front yard, well it's actually in the neighbour's yard but it hangs over our fence, and it has Yellow flowers that hang down in a similar way to a bunch of grapes. I was just wondering what sort of tree this is because it grows long seed pods that grow green, turn brown and drop on the ground. My worry about this is that my dogs absolutely LOVE to eat them - every single one that drops in the yard.

Are they poisonous? I wouldn't think a dog would eat such a thing!? They aren't puppies so they're not teething. They're actually eating them and thoroughly enjoying them.

Any Ideas?

Thanks!

dov · 11th March 2011, 03:35 PM

We'd really love to help you identify your tree. It sounds great, but we really do need some pics of it as there are a few trees kinda like that. Could you please post some pics of the leaves, the pods if available possibly against your hand or a ruler to show scale, and also the bark of the tree if you could.

Looking forward to seeing your pics!

Charmaine · 11th March 2011, 03:52 PM

Hi Again,

I have attached a few pictures... hope they help!

Eric Frei · 11th March 2011, 05:16 PM

Golden shower tree, Cassia fistula

Not poisonous:-

Quote:

The seeds contain approximately 2% anthraquinones, 24% crude protein, 4.5% crude fat, 6.5% crude fiber, and 50% carbohydrates.

11th March 2011, 03:20 PM	#1
Charmaine I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 2	Golden Rain Tree...? Hi, I have a tree in my front yard, well it's actually in the neighbour's yard but it hangs over our fence, and it has Yellow flowers that hang down in a similar way to a bunch of grapes. I was just wondering what sort of tree this is because it grows long seed pods that grow green, turn brown and drop on the ground. My worry about this is that my dogs absolutely LOVE to eat them - every single one that drops in the yard. Are they poisonous? I wouldn't think a dog would eat such a thing!? They aren't puppies so they're not teething. They're actually eating them and thoroughly enjoying them. Any Ideas? Thanks!

11th March 2011, 03:35 PM	#2
dov Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 649	Re: Golden Rain Tree...? We'd really love to help you identify your tree. It sounds great, but we really do need some pics of it as there are a few trees kinda like that. Could you please post some pics of the leaves, the pods if available possibly against your hand or a ruler to show scale, and also the bark of the tree if you could. Looking forward to seeing your pics!

11th March 2011, 03:52 PM	#3
Charmaine I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 2	Re: Golden Rain Tree...? Hi Again, I have attached a few pictures... hope they help! Attached Thumbnails

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