Melia azedarach 'Elite'

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

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

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 6 – 10 metres

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Melia azedarach 'Elite' frost tolerant?

Melia azedarach 'Elite' 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)
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• 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 ‘Elite’ produces masses of star-shaped lilac-purple flowers with a darker central eye from late spring into early summer. The lightly fragrant blooms form in open, airy clusters throughout the canopy, giving the tree a soft, refined and highly decorative seasonal display.

Does Melia azedarach 'Elite' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Purple

Yes

Melia azedarach 'Elite' is Native to A selected form of Melia azedarach, which is native to Asia and northern Australia where it grows naturally in open forests and woodlands.

Its nectar-rich blossoms attract bees, butterflies and a variety of spring pollinators, while the finely divided foliage provides shade, shelter and perching habitat for small birds. The golden berries that follow are eaten by certain bird species, offering a valuable food source through the cooler months and boosting overall garden biodiversity.

Melia azedarach 'Elite' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

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

Is Melia azedarach 'Elite' Drought tolerant?

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