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Melia azedarach (Chinaberry Tree)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 29024



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Sapindales
Family: Meliaceae
Genus: Melia
Species: Melia azedarach
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Invasive
  • Tree
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Bipinnate
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Suitable For edit
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Lilac
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
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  • Shiny, hard seeds used as beads. edit | delete
  • Seedlings pop-up everywhere, very invasive edit | delete
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