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  • MELIA azedarach
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    MELIA azedarach

    Commonly known as Bead-tree, Pride of China, Pride of India

    A rare but attractive tree more common in the Mediterranean, with fragrant lilac flowers. Bead-like fruits remain long after the leaves have fallen
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Seeds are used as beads in Asia. Plants in large containers may flower when 2-3m (6½-10ft) tall
    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites if in greenhouse
    • Place of origin
      Northern India, China.
    • Deciduous
      Pinnate or 2-pinnate mid to bright-green leaves 30-60cm (12-24in) long with many sharply-toothed leaflets.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Lilac
    • Panicles
      Arching to pendent panicles 10-20cm (4-8in) long
    • Star-shaped
      2cm (¾in) across
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Pinnate
    • Incised
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10-15m (33-49ft)
    • Spread
      5-8m (16-26ft)
    • Tree
      Fast-growing, many-branched, spreading tree with fissured grey bark. Flowers are followed by spherical or ovoid yellow fruit 1cm (½in) long.
    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      10-15m (33-49ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5-8m (16-26ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Patio / pot plants
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold winds
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Melia azedarach - Growing Guide
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