5 Seeds Melia azedarach Chinaberry Tree Ornamental Shade Flowering
Melia azedarach, commonly called Chinaberry, is a fast-growing deciduous tree grown for its fragrant lilac-tinged spring blooms, glossy green foliage, and golden autumn berries. It forms a rounded canopy that provides light shade and adds a tropical feel to temperate and warm-climate gardens.
Often used as a specimen or shade tree in ornamental landscapes, Chinaberry is adaptable and quick to establish. Its clusters of small pale flowers appear in spring and are followed by bead-like yellow fruits that persist into cooler months. Grow it in full sun with well-drained soil for best results.
Species: Melia azedarach
Variety: Chinaberry
Type: Deciduous flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright rounded canopy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to poor soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7-11
Germination: 30-60 days with warm stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 20-30 feet apart
Notes: Fast-growing ornamental shade tree