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Dinesh Valke

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Australia, Southeast Asia

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Melia azedarachMelia azedarach

Bead Tree, Chinaberry, Chinaberrytree, Persian Lilac, Pride Of India

In Stock: 4.4 lb (Total:4.4lb)

Melia azedarach

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4.4 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

1,624

Quantity:

4.4 lb

Collected in:

Italy

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836080

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Australia, Southeast Asia

Native

Introduced

Melia azedarach, commonly known as Chinaberry, Bead Tree, or Persian Lilac, is an impressive ornamental addition to any landscape. This fast-growing deciduous tree, reaching heights of 30 to 50 feet, features a canopy approximately 20 feet wide. Its remarkable ability to sprout from roots often results in several smaller trunks, adorned with stems ranging from olive-green to purplish red. The dark brown bark, accentuated with light-brown spots, adds visual intrigue. Rich, bipinnately compound leaves emit a musky aroma when crushed and add lush texture to any garden. In spring, enjoy clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers in shades of pink to lavender. These are followed by yellowish-tan berries, which persist into winter. Native from India to Australia, Chinaberry has naturalized in warm-temperate and tropical regions but is invasive in some southeastern U.S. locales. It thrives in varied soil and climate conditions, perfect for ornamental or shade purposes. Caution: the tree and its fruits are toxic if ingested. Embrace this noble tree's elegance, but be mindful of its potency and invasive potential.