Chinaberrytree
Melia azedarach
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Navassa Island, Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Zeynel Cebeci
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Genus:
- Melia
- Species:
- Melia azedarach
- USDA Symbol:
- MEAZ
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- lilac, purple
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
connubial underwing (Catocala connubialis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; soak in warm water for 24 hours to improve germination.
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)