Melia azedarach
Melia azedarach
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Genus
Melia
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Species
azedarach
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Variety Type
Ornamental
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Variety
Melia
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Growth Rate
Moderate to fast.
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Foliage
The pinnate foliage resists heat well and provides good shade during the summer months. Autumn colour is a clear yellow and often occurs late in the season.
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Bark
The grey-brown bark forms furrowed ridges with age.
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Ornamental Fruit
Yellow fruit is formed during summer and autumn and will often persist on the tree into winter. Fruit drop can cause problems in certain situations.
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Tree Habit
Rounded with an umbrella-like crown.
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Flowers
Panicles of lilac coloured flowers with a subtle fragrance are borne from mid- to late spring among vigorous new shoots.
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Height (m)
10
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Width (m)
8