Melia azedarach (Chinaberry Tree) - Image 2

Botanical name: Melia azedarach

Common names: Chinaberry Tree, Indian Lilac, Pride of India, White Cedar

Family: Meliaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-11?

Hardiness: 10°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersToxic or PoisonousEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Melia azedarach - Chinaberry tree

2978 Melia azedarach - Chinaberry tree

Very cold hardy! Transform your garden with the Chinaberry Tree - a fast-growing, fragrant beauty that doubles in size in just one season! Its lilac flowers and sweet vanilla-like scent will fill your garden with elegance, while its hardy nature ensures it thrives even in colder climates. Enjoy lush, green foliage and a lovely shade canopy, all with minimal care. Plus, it's low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and has medicinal benefits.
Very cold hardy tropical, survived 3 nights of 25F in our garden without protection.
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal or larger pot, large plant
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