Chinaberry Tree Information Can You Grow Chinaberry Trees

Growing chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach) have a dense spreading habitat attaining heights of between 30 to 50 feet tall (9-15 m.) ... Growing chinaberry trees are prized as shade trees in their native habitat and bear pale purple, tube-like blooms with a heavenly scent much like southern magnolia trees.

What is a chinaberry tree good for?
Can you root a chinaberry tree?
Are chinaberry trees poisonous to humans?
How fast do chinaberry trees grow?
Are chinaberry trees poisonous to dogs?
Can you burn chinaberry tree wood?
What does a chinaberry tree symbolize?
How do you kill a chinaberry tree?
Can goats eat chinaberry trees?
Where did chinaberry trees come from?
Are chinaberry seeds poisonous?

What is a chinaberry tree good for?

Common Uses: Veneer, carvings, furniture, and turned objects. Comments: Sometimes called “Persian Lilac,” though the name usually rather refers to a hybrid lilac in the Syringa genus. Chinaberry is not closely related to true lilacs, but is rather related to the various types of Mahogany in the Meliaceae family.

Can you root a chinaberry tree?

You also can start chinaberry from cuttings. ... Take a six-inch cutting from the tip of a branch and stick the bottom inch or two into good potting soil. The cuttings should root in about four to eight weeks.

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.

How fast do chinaberry trees grow?

Chinaberry is a round, deciduous, shade tree, reaching 30 to 40 feet at maturity and growing five to 10 feet during the first and second year after seed germination (Fig. 1). Growth slows as the tree reaches 15 or 20 feet tall.

Are chinaberry trees poisonous to dogs?

Yes, chinaberries are highly toxic to dogs if ingested. Chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach) are also known as Persian lilac, white cedar and China ball trees. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the entire tree is toxic, with higher toxin amounts in the berries.

Can you burn chinaberry tree wood?

Yes, pushing it up and burning it is probably the way to go. People who buy firewood generally expect more dense woods than Chinaberry.

What does a chinaberry tree symbolize?

The Chinaberry tree is believed to be symbolic of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden. It is also believed to symbolize hope and strength in some cultures.

How do you kill a chinaberry tree?

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”).

Can goats eat chinaberry trees?

I have seen the cows nibble at the leaves from time to time on these trees, but I have often wondered if there is anything to it. Our goats absolutely love them.

Where did chinaberry trees come from?

The Chinaberry, Melia azedarach, has had a relatively long history in the American South, and it has accrued a bit of folklore going along with it. This tree is native to southwestern Asia, including India. It is related to members of the mahogany family.