Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady'

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

Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' 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.

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

Mature Height: 8m - 12m Approximately

Mature Width: 4 – 6 metres

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' frost tolerant?

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

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

Does Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Purple

Yes

Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' is Native to Native to Asia and northern Australia, where Melia azedarach grows in warm temperate and subtropical regions. ‘Lilac Lady’ is a selected ornamental form bred for its profuse flowering and elegant habit.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and a range of early-summer pollinators, while the fine, lacy foliage provides shade, shelter and perching habitat for small birds. The golden berries that follow are eaten by certain bird species, supporting wildlife and contributing to biodiversity through autumn and winter.

Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

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

Is Melia azedarach 'Lilac Lady' Drought tolerant?

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