Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 8 metres

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

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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About Your New Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Melia azedarach 'Caroline', the Caroline White Cedar, is a striking deciduous feature tree grown for its elegant fern-like foliage, fragrant lilac-blue spring flowers, and reliable golden autumn colour.

Caroline White Cedar grows to 6-10 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide with a broad spreading canopy and open growth habit. It is a selected cultivar with a tidier, more uniform form than the variable seedling-grown species, making it better suited to streetscapes, parks, and garden feature planting. Masses of scented lilac-blue flowers in spring attract bees and butterflies.

Caroline White Cedar is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, drought once established, and a wide range of soils. It performs well in full sun to part shade in urban landscapes, parks, streetscapes, and large gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

How tall does Caroline White Cedar grow?

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' grows to 6-10 metres tall and 5-8 metres wide with a broad rounded canopy.

How fast does Caroline White Cedar grow?

Caroline White Cedar is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.

When does Caroline White Cedar flower?

Caroline produces clusters of fragrant lilac-blue flowers in spring, followed by ornamental berries. The flowers carry a sweet scent through the garden.

Is Caroline White Cedar deciduous?

Yes. Caroline is fully deciduous. The fern-like foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn before dropping in winter to reveal a sculptural branching structure.

What makes 'Caroline' different from standard White Cedar?

'Caroline' is a selected cultivar of Melia azedarach with a tidier, more uniform shape and reliable form, making it better suited to streetscapes and garden feature planting than the variable seedling-grown species.

Is Caroline White Cedar suitable for street planting?

Yes. Caroline is widely used as a street and feature tree thanks to its tidy canopy, fragrant flowers, autumn colour, and tolerance of heat and urban conditions.

Where does Caroline White Cedar grow best in Australia?

Caroline is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, drought, and a wide range of soils once established.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

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

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar works in an:

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

Is Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar Evergreen or Deciduous?

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 8 metres

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Is Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar frost tolerant?

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar Flower?

Melia azedarach ‘Caroline’ produces abundant clusters of star-shaped lilac-purple flowers with a darker central eye from late spring into early summer. The lightly fragrant blooms form in airy sprays throughout the canopy, creating a soft, elegant and highly ornamental seasonal display.

Does Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Purple

Is Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is Native to A selected cultivar of Melia azedarach, native to Asia and northern Australia, bred for ornamental landscape use.

What is the Wildlife Value of Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar ?

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and a wide range of pollinating insects, while the finely divided foliage provides shade, shelter and perching sites for small birds. The golden berries that follow are eaten by certain bird species, offering food through autumn and winter and supporting greater biodiversity.

How much Sunlight does Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar need?

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

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

Is Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar Drought Tolerant?

Is Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Caroline’ develops excellent drought tolerance. Fast-growing and hardy, it performs strongly in hot, dry, inland and coastal conditions and maintains a full, leafy canopy with only occasional deep watering during extended dry spells.

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How To Plant Your Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with good air movement and room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and a light dressing of aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid waterlogging at the base.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Melia azedarach 'Caroline' White Cedar in Different Soil

Melia azedarach performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.