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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 8–10
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 73
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) — Preferring full sun, it thrives in zones 7-11; although it exhibits considerable drought tolerance once established, image 75
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 76
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — Delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, ideal for enhancing urban landscapes and gardens; the Chinaberry, image 77
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — scientifically known as Melia azedarach; melia azedarach prospers in full sun to partial shade, image 78
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 reaches a mature height between 30 to 50 feet; delicate, lace-like foliage offers dappled shade, image 80
Chinaberry (Melia Azedarach) — with a spread of about the same; following the floral display, the Chinaberry produces distinctive yellow or, image 81