Melia
Chinaberry · also Chinaberry tree, Bead tree, Indian lilac
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Melia azedarach, also known as Chinaberry, is a deciduous tree with a spreading canopy and feathery dark green leaves. It produces fragrant, lilac-colored flowers in spring and summer, followed by yellowish fruits that persist into winter. Hardy and tolerant of various soil conditions, it is a versatile choice for urban landscapes, providing shade and attracting wildlife.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 9590.63%16 yr11 in
- 490.01%36 yr18 in
- 20.00%—2.8 in
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 30–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–25 ft
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Trunk diameters across every city: median 11 in, mean 12 in, 90th percentile 20 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Melia in the catalogue
2 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
