Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Melia

Species:

Melia azedarach

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple, yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Navassa Island, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, fertile loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to varied habitats, adaptable to different soils