Melia azedarach 'Caroline'

Size: 200L
Sale price$1,200.00

Melia azedarach 'Caroline', known as Caroline White Cedar, is a striking deciduous feature tree growing 6–10 meters tall and 6–8 meters wide. It boasts elegant, fern-like foliage that turns golden in autumn, creating seasonal interest.

In spring, it produces masses of fragrant lilac-blue flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. With a broad, spreading canopy and open growth habit, 'Caroline' combines beauty with resilience—drought-tolerant once established and low-maintenance.

Thriving in full sun to part shade, it is perfect for urban landscapes, parks, streetscapes, and large gardens, handling various conditions with ease.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height:


6 – 10 metres

Mature Width:

6 – 8 metres

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' is considered:

  • Rounded
  • Upright
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Type:

  • Clustered

Flowering Period

  • Spring
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Fern-like

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q: Can 'Caroline' White Cedar be used for hedging?
A: While it's typically grown as a specimen tree, you can use careful pruning to create a formal hedge with 'Caroline' White Cedar.

Q: Is it attractive to wildlife?
A: Yes, the fragrant spring flowers of 'Caroline' White Cedar attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Q: Does it have any special soil requirements?
A: 'Caroline' White Cedar prefers well-draining soil but is adaptable to various soil types.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Not typically used for dense hedging due to size and form

Feature Tree: Space 5 – 7 meters apart to showcase canopy form

Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 8 meters apart for structured alignment and mature spread

How to Plant Melia azedarach 'Caroline'

Select an Ideal Location: Choose a well-draining site with exposure to full sun or partial shade.

Dig the Right Hole: Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but not deeper.

Plant with Care: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the ground surface.

Backfill and Water: Fill the hole with soil, gently compacting it as you go. Water thoroughly after planting.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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