Melia azedarach
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Family Name:
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Meliaceae |
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Common Name:
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White Cedar |
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Size:
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6-12m tall x 6-8m wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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Medium |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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A native deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring, followed by yellow berries. |
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Position:
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Full to part shade, in moist, well drained soil. Can tolerate temporary inundation and a wide variety of soils (from sand through to heavy clay). |
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Care:
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Responds well to pruning. As the fruit is toxic is should be cleaned up and removed after dropping. |
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Features:
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• Great shade tree • Drought tolerant |
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Sizes Grown:
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30cm, 40cm |
