Chinaberry
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Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
The Chinaberry tree is a tall tree with beautiful, purple flowers and green leaves. It grows in warm places and can be found in parks and gardens, making it a lovely sight to see!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Chinaberry has fragrant, star-shaped, pale purple flowers clustered among its green, feathery leaves. Later, shiny yellow, round berries hang in dense bunches, creating a striking contrast against the foliage, making it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilyMeliaceaeGenusMelia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Extracts from Chinaberry leaves are used in some natural insect sprays, even on crops!
Its beautiful berries are toxic to humans and pets, but many birds can safely eat them!
People use Chinaberry wood, known for its beauty and durability, to make furniture and crafts!
The Chinaberry tree is also called 'Persian Lilac' because its flowers look and smell like lilacs!
Special abilities
Ability
Tough Survivor
Chinaberry can grow rapidly and tolerate harsh conditions like drought and poor soil, helping it thrive in many environments.
Ability
Natural Pest Deterrent
Chinaberry has compounds in its leaves and seeds that can naturally repel or kill certain insects, protecting itself from damage.
Ability
Long-lasting Feast
Chinaberry berries remain on the tree through winter, providing a food source for birds when other options are scarce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 700-1500 cm
- Spread
- 600-1000 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring-early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- High
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eats
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
consumes berries and disperses seeds
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
gathers nectar and pollen from flowers
eaten by
Oriental Leafworm Moth
Spodoptera litura
larvae feed on leaves causing defoliation
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Invasive
Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not eat the berries from the Chinaberry tree, as they can make you feel sick.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Chinaberry?
700-1500 cm
How wide does Chinaberry spread?
600-1000 cm
How big are the flowers on Chinaberry?
1-2 cm
When does Chinaberry bloom?
Spring-early summer
Is Chinaberry edible?
No
Is Chinaberry toxic?
High
What is Chinaberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Chinaberry pollinated?
Insect
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