Melia azedarach (Toosendan)

Chinaberry / Persian Lilac

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Deciduous tree known for fragrant purple flowers and toxic yellow berries, used traditionally in medicine but highly poisonous if ingested by humans or animals.
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Plant Details

Common Name Chinaberry / Persian Lilac
Family Meliaceae
Genus Melia
Species Azedarach
Origin China / India
Blooming Late spring to early summer, fragrant purple flowers
Leaf Color Green turning yellow in autumn
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil or sandy mix; tolerant of various pH levels

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment, drought tolerant once mature, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best flowering and fruiting, tolerates partial shade

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before growth starts

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Pruning

Prune to shape or remove dead wood in late winter while dormant

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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