Melia azedarach 

Melia azedarach 

An adaptable flowering tree, capable of performing well in a wide range of sites. Long and extensively utilised as a street and amenity tree in many cities and towns throughout Australia. Naturalised seedlings may be problematic in hot and warm temperate areas but are rare in colder areas. Seedling grown, so can be highly variable in habit and flowering characteristics. Its wide usage can be attributed to heat and drought tolerance combined with ornamental features such as fine, pinnate foliage and showy flowers.
Categories: Melia
  • Genus

    Melia

  • Species

    azedarach

  • Variety Type

    Ornamental

  • Variety

    Melia

  • Growth Rate

    Moderate to fast.

  • 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.

  • Bark

    The grey-brown bark forms furrowed ridges with age.

  • 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.

  • Tree Habit

    Rounded with an umbrella-like crown.

  • Flowers

    Panicles of lilac coloured flowers with a subtle fragrance are borne from mid- to late spring among vigorous new shoots.

  • Height (m)

    10

  • Width (m)

    8

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