Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach)

Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach)

The Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach) botanically belongs to the family Meliaceae. It is an interesting-looking, round-shaped, and fast-growing deciduous tree. It is medium to large in size, since in its areas of origin it can reach a height of up to 45 m, but in cultivation it will rarely exceed 15 meters. The Chinaberry has bipinnately compound leaves with 7 to 12 dark green leaflets. It is a monoecious species (male and female flowers on the same tree), and from the end of the branches grow flower axes, which have slightly fragrant lilac-violet flowers on raceme inflorescences. After the pollination of the flowers follows the development of toxic but also decorative fruits, yellow in color, which remain even after the leaves are dropped. Melia azedarach is easily cultivated in any type of soil, which shows excellent drainage, while not facing problems from pests and diseases. In addition, it is very resistant to pollution, frost, drought, as well as sufficiently resistant to salt sprays, which allows it to be seaside installed. It is used planted in parks, squares, islets, sidewalks and gardens, as well as in business premises.

► It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large trees are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.

	FOLIAGE	Deciduous
	HEIGHT	8-15 m
	DIAMETER	8-10 m
	EXPOSURE	Sun, Half-Shade, Shade
	MINIMUM TEMPERATURES	From -9 to -12 °C
	WATERING	Little
	SOIL	Medium
	SOIL pH	Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.9 - 7.8)
	FLOWERS	Lilac - Purple
	FLOWERING SEASON	Late Spring - Early Summer
	SEASIDE PLANTING	Yes

 

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