Melia azedarach

Enjoy CHINABERRY TREES for their...
fragrant spring flowers, late autumn yellow fruit, drought tolerance, fast growth

usda plant hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | sunset plant hardiness zones: 6, 8-24 [western states]
mature plant height: 15-20'+
plant family + type: Meliaceae [Mahogany Family] . deciduous tree
plant origin: Asia, Australia
growth habit: fast, upright multi-trunked, umbrella-like canopy, often self-seeds
flower: fragrant, lilac, spring
fruit/seed color: clusters of yellow marble-sized fruits: seeds used to make rosary beads, persistent in winter
foliage color: medium green
plant preferences: sun to partial shade, fertile, well-drained soils
tolerances: adverse conditions, heat and drought once established
Chinaberry's an excellent choice for...
spring fragrance, fast vigorous growth, showy autumn fruits, winter silhouettes
a.k.a. Arbor Sancta, Pride of India, Paradise Tree, Indian Lilac, Bead Tree, Umbrella Tree
plant lore: introduced in the 18th century, popular fast growing shade tree for old Southern homesteads and livestock pens, used throughout the tropics in making rosary beads, fondly remembered by kids growing up in the 1930's - 50's for tree climbing and slingshots

our plant size: Premium One Gallon Plant