Melia azedarach L. var. umbraculifera Knox

Scientific Name: Melia azedarach L. var. umbraculifera Knox


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Meliaceae / Melia L./ Melia azedarach L. var. umbraculifera Knox

<i>Melia azedarach</i> L. var. umbraculifera Knox
General Information
Usda SymbolMEAZU
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsMEAZU

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Melia azedarach L. var. umbraculifera Knox is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)17
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim150
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)60
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationIrregular
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)50.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Melia azedarach</i> L. var. umbraculifera Knox

<i>Melia azedarach</i> L. var. umbraculifera Knox

<i>Melia azedarach</i> L. var. umbraculifera Knox

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