What is a chinaberry tree good for?

One of the important health benefits of the Chinaberry tree is its ability to treat skin diseases. According to Ayurveda, the Chinaberry tree is a ‘Raktadoshahar’- It purifies the blood. The fresh leaves juice can be applied externally on the skin to treat ringworms, eczema, itching, and burns.

Are chinaberry trees poisonous to humans?

All parts of the plant, especially the fruit are poisonous to humans, some livestock, and mammals, including cats and dogs. Symptoms post-consumption include vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty or paralysis. Cattle and some birds can eat the berries without harm.

What is the common name of Melia Azedarach?

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Melia azedarach, commonly known as the chinaberry tree, pride of India, bead-tree, Cape lilac, syringa berrytree, Persian lilac, Indian lilac, or white cedar, is a species of deciduous tree in the mahogany family, Meliaceae, that is native to Indomalaya and Australasia.

Are chinaberry trees cold hardy?

A mature Chinaberry can withstand temperatures as low as -5˚C. In addition to having a high tolerance to exceedingly low temperatures, mature Chinaberries can survive in warm temperatures up to 39˚C, making them extremely drought tolerant9.

What is the lifespan of a chinaberry tree?

Chinaberry is perennial plant that can survive 40 to 150 years in the wild.

Can you burn chinaberry trees?

Chinaberry wood is not a good choice for firewood as it burns extremely fast. However, it is still durable. Moreover, many people have complained about the odor of the wood too. Additionally, this wood is known to cause allergic reactions as it is quite toxic in nature.

How do I get rid of chinaberry trees?

The most effective method for controlling Chinaberry is with herbicides. Herbicides can be applied to leaves, bark, and cut stumps, and can be injected into larger trees (see “hack and squirt”).

How fast does a Melia tree grow?

Horticultural references indicate that M. azedarach is fast growing. It can reach 6-8 meters in height within four or five years. Maximum height can be 12-16 meters.

How do you propagate Melia azedarach?

White Cedar can be propagated easily through seeds or root cuttings. The plant reaches maturity in 6–10 years and can develop viable seeds. The seeds of the plant can remain viable for number of years. No pre-sowing treatment is required for propagation from seed.

Do birds eat Chinaberries?

The resulting fruit, marble sized drupes, are light yellow gradually becoming wrinkled and white over the course of the winter months. These berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity but the juicy pulp is enjoyed by many bird varieties, often resulting in rather “drunken” behavior.

What kills chinaberry trees?

Applications of triclopyr (Garlon® 4 at 20%) in an oil carrier to the bark of smaller trees and saplings are effective at killing chinaberry. For cut stump applications, trees can be cut down or girdled followed by herbicide application directly to the cut stem.

Can you replant a chinaberry tree?

Transplanting a tree is a great enough shock as it is, without subjecting it also to being moved during a very hot drouth. If you are planning to transplant in the late Winter, probably the best time in West Texas, note the instructions in the referenced article on root pruning to prepare the tree for being moved.