Baker's Shower Tree (Cassia bakeriana)

The beautiful Baker's Shower Tree in front of Hamilton Library

This is another type of ornamental plant from the Cassia genus. This specific species blossoms pale light pink flowers that are extremely beautiful in the spring. The flowers are extremely dainty looking and I have noticed people referring to it as the cherry blossom tree on campus. It is used as an ornamental tree to give a color. The only downfall to this tree is that it is a prolific seed producer and it's seeds have an awful smell. This is the main reason why people often do not choose to use this as an ornamental tree even though the flowers are very beautiful.

Picture Taken by me.