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Chinaberry

Melia Azedarach

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Overview

The Chinaberry, or Melia azedarach, is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about 20-30 feet. It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter. Preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11. Caution: parts are toxic if ingested. Delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, ideal for enhancing urban landscapes and gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Type Tree
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush; with its alluring aesthetics, image 79
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — the Chinaberry is a captivating choice for a central garden specimen or as part of a mixed borderChinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter, image 50Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established; preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — consider its rapid growth rate and potential invasiveness in certain regions; fragrant lilac-colored flowers bloom, image 67Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter; attracting aChinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Moreover, it's best placed where its fruit will not pose a hazard to children or pets+94

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Meliaceae

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Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush; with its alluring aesthetics, image 79
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — the Chinaberry is a captivating choice for a central garden specimen or as part of a mixed border
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter, image 50
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established; preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — consider its rapid growth rate and potential invasiveness in certain regions; fragrant lilac-colored flowers bloom, image 67
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter; attracting a
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Moreover, it's best placed where its fruit will not pose a hazard to children or pets
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — as they are toxic to humans and many animals when ingested.<br><br>Adept in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11; the, image 62
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, ideal for enhancing urban landscapes and gardens; the Chinaberry, image 77
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11; although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established, image 75
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — as they are toxic to humans and many animals when ingested.<br><br>Adept in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — with a spread of about the same; following the floral display, the Chinaberry produces distinctive yellow or, image 81
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — scientifically known as Melia azedarach; melia azedarach prospers in full sun to partial shade, image 78
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — While these bead-like berries add visual interest in fall and winter; it favors well-draining loam, image 61
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — tree for full or half; regular pruning may be necessary to maintain a desired form and manage its somewhat brittle, image 72
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — the Chinaberry reaches a mature height between 30 to 50 feet; delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, image 56
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain a desired form and manage its somewhat brittle branches; tree for full or half
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — with a spread of about the same; following the floral display, the Chinaberry produces distinctive yellow or, image 57
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, berry-like drupes that persist into winter, image 74
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — attracting a variety of pollinators to the landscape
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — consider its rapid growth rate and potential invasiveness in certain regions
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — With its alluring aesthetics
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — with a spread of about the same
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