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 8–10

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about 20-30 feet

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Meliaceae

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Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about 20-30 feet; caution: parts are toxic if, image 49

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) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11; although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established, image 51

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Caution: parts are toxic if ingested; is a deciduous tree that reaches 30-50 feet in height with a spread of about, image 52

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, ideal for enhancing urban landscapes and gardens; the Chinaberry, image 53

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — scientifically known as Melia azedarach; melia azedarach prospers in full sun to partial shade, image 54

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush; with its alluring aesthetics, image 55

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) — with a spread of about the same; following the floral display, the Chinaberry produces distinctive yellow or, image 57

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — fragrant lilac-colored flowers bloom in abundant clusters; consider its rapid growth rate and potential invasiveness, image 58

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — attracting a variety of pollinators to the landscape; it boasts fragrant lilac blossoms in spring, followed by yellow, image 59

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Following the floral display, the Chinaberry produces distinctive yellow or amber-colored drupes; with a spread of, image 60

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) — 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) — Melia azedarach prospers in full sun to partial shade; scientifically known as Melia azedarach, image 63

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — It favors well-draining loam; while these bead-like berries add visual interest in fall and winter, image 64

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — or sandy soils with moderate moisture; moreover, it's best placed where its fruit will not pose a hazard to children, image 65

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established; preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11, image 66

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — consider its rapid growth rate and potential invasiveness in certain regions; fragrant lilac-colored flowers bloom, image 67

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Moreover, it's best placed where its fruit will not pose a hazard to children or pets; or sandy soils with moderate, image 68

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain a desired form and manage its somewhat brittle branches; tree for full, image 69

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — With its alluring aesthetics; deciduous tree renowned for its dense and rounded canopy of lush, image 70

Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — the Chinaberry is a captivating choice for a central garden specimen or as part of a mixed border; as they are toxic, image 71

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