Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach

This plant thrives in hot and dry conditions and can handle cold weather and salty soils. It blooms beautiful and fragrant flowers with decorative fruits that last through winter. However, it can be toxic to mammals if ingested in large amounts. Ample usable soil is necessary to avoid issues with pavement.
**Product Information: Melia azedarach**

**Description**: Melia azedarach is a resilient tree that thrives in hot and dry conditions. It is capable of withstanding frost, saline soils, and coastal influences. This tree produces beautiful, aromatic flowers in spring and decorative fruits that remain throughout winter. While it offers aesthetic appeal, it is important to note that it can be toxic to mammals if consumed in large quantities.

**Technical Characteristics**:

- **Sizes**: Available in multi-trunk forms.
- **Height**: Medium
- **Crown**: Medium
- **Habit**: Medium
- **Shape**: Oval
- **Application**: Suitable for urban streets and landscapes.

**Leaves**:
- **Type**: Deciduous
- **Shape**: Compound
- **Color**: Green

**Flowers**:
- **Season**: Spring
- **Color**: Violet

**Fruits**:
- **Season**: Autumn
- **Color**: Brown

**Shade Density**: Moderate
**Growth Rate**: Fast

**Environmental Tolerance**:
- **Climate Zone**: Coastal/interior
- **Heat Resistant**: Yes
- **Frost Tolerant**: Yes
- **Drought Resistant**: Yes
- **Lime Resistant**: Yes
- **Proximity to Sea**: Resistant
- **Sunlight Requirements**: Prefers sun to partial shade

**Soil Requirements**: Requires a large volume of usable soil to prevent issues with pavement and ensure proper establishment.

**Root System Presentation**:
- The tree is typically presented with a secured root ball wrapped in jute and wire mesh to maintain stability.

**Root Management**:
- Careful management is required to prevent root circling and ensure a complete root system for successful growth.

**Planting Guidelines**: Different presentation formats are available, classified from 1 (lowest grade) to 3 (highest grade) for optimal establishment in their final locations. Uprooting directly from the ground is not recommended for this species.

**Scientific Commitment**: The Canon Belloch represents a dedicated scientific effort to determine the best practices for tree planting in urban areas of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting Belloch Forestal's commitment to environmental responsibility.
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