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
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. -
DeciduousPinnate or 2-pinnate mid to bright-green leaves 30-60cm (12-24in) long with many sharply-toothed leaflets.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac -
PaniclesArching to pendent panicles 10-20cm (4-8in) long
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Star-shaped2cm (¾in) across
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Patio / pot plants
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Pinnate
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Incised
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
10-15m (33-49ft) -
Spread
5-8m (16-26ft)
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TreeFast-growing, many-branched, spreading tree with fissured grey bark. Flowers are followed by spherical or ovoid yellow fruit 1cm (½in) long.
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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.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold winds
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Full sun
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toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, cats -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10-15m (33-49ft)
5-8m (16-26ft)
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Melia azedarach - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- How to plant a tree
- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Pruning and Shaping Magnolia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
