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Chinaberry

Melia azedarach, Meliaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese Raisin TreeHovenia dulcis
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Tree of HeavenAilanthus altissima

Tree of Heaven produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit Chinaberry growth and compete for resources

American BeechFagus grandifolia

Chinaberry produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit native hardwood species like American Beech

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Chinaberry grow in?

Chinaberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Chinaberry?

Good companions for Chinaberry include Japanese Raisin Tree.

Design guilds with Chinaberry and see companion relationships visually.

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