Melia azedarach

• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Shade Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Street Tree

Melia azedarach works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Melia azedarach is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 9 metres

Melia azedarach is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Melia azedarach is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Melia azedarach frost tolerant?

Melia azedarach is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Melia azedarach produces masses of star-shaped, lilac-purple flowers with a dark central eye from late spring into early summer. These lightly fragrant blooms appear in large, open clusters and create a soft, airy and highly decorative seasonal display.

Does Melia azedarach flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

No

Melia azedarach is Native to Asia and northern Australia, where it grows naturally in open forests, woodlands, and along river systems.

Its nectar-bearing flowers attract bees, butterflies and spring pollinators, while the dense, fern-like canopy provides shade, shelter and perching habitat for small birds. The golden berries that follow are eaten by certain bird species, supporting wildlife even through the cooler months.

Melia azedarach will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Melia azedarach performs best in well-drained loam or sandy soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It adapts well to poorer, dry or compacted soils but may struggle in heavy, waterlogged clay unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, vigorous canopy growth and reliable seasonal flowering.

Is Melia azedarach Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Melia azedarach develops excellent drought tolerance. Hardy, fast-growing and adaptable, it performs strongly in hot, dry, inland and coastal climates and maintains a full canopy with only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.