Melia, el arbol que no debe faltar en tu jardín.

Cultivation, Characteristics, and Uses of the Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach) Scientific or Latin name: Melia azedarach L. Common or vernacular names: Chinaberry, Melia, Agriaz, Agrión, Amelia, Holy Tree, Mirabobo Family: Meliaceae Origin: South and East Asia This deciduous tree is used as a shade and ornamental tree in numerous plazas and gardens, reaching 8 to 10 meters in height. It is one of the most beautiful trees for mild climates. Growth: Fast Flowers are lilac-colored and fragrant in late spring. The fruit is a globose, yellow drupe, 1-1.5 cm in diameter. It can be seen on the tree throughout the winter, even when it is leafless. It is poisonous to mammals but not to birds and is used to make insecticide. It tolerates drought well and high temperatures very well. It requires warm temperatures without excessive frost (tolerates down to -10ºC). It requires plenty of sun. It grows in all types of soil. It tolerates soils with low moisture content, with a pH up to 8.5; it also tolerates lime, clay soils, and salt. Its branches are somewhat fragile, and it is sensitive to wind. Pruning cuts should be protected with a wound sealant, as the wood is prone to rot. It is resistant to transplanting. It is susceptible to aphids, which can be controlled with systemic insecticides. Mealybugs and mites may also be present. It is propagated by seed in spring and does not require pre-sowing treatments, only the removal of the fleshy covering. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and activate the NOTIFICATION BELL. Thank you very much!! Countryside Things Tutorials    / cosasdecampo   Visit our Blog http://cosasdecampo.es Pinterest https://www.pinterest.es/fpalaciopano