Melia azederach

Chinaberry, Pride of India

Family: Meliaceae Mahogany


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Height 25' to 40' / 7.60m to 12.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Yellow
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Naturalizing