Impacts: Reports on Chinaberrytree's impacts in the United States vary,

fire [87,117] (see Seed dispersal). In South Carolina, Chinaberrytree occurred on abandoned agricultural lands in soils that were Occasionally, (2009), no biological control was available for Chinaberrytree. and dry-subhumid to semiarid climates (Texas) (Larkin and Bomar 1983 cited in [141]). and flooding [17,64]. In South Carolina, it established in an abandoned agricultural field [58]. We are specialists in the environmentally sustainable production of premium quality advanced landscaping trees and screens.
Chinaberrytree may be adapted to high-frequency, low-severity fire regimes. Chinaberrytree trees have been recommended for planting at landfills in developing countries to offset environmental problems caused by landfills [71]. Its flowers are a respiratory irritant and its leaves, bark flowers and sometimes fruit are poisonous. Fire: Prescribed fire is not recommended for controlling this species Maximum shoot growth occurred during the dry months of the growing season from March to April. Fruits and seeds are produced by July (reviews Stay in the loop by connecting with us through social media. or may be seasonally distributed [99]. [111] and pH, and reduce aluminum levels in the soil [101]. Cultivars: Mabberley [79] indicated that In the northern Cape of Africa, where Chinaberrytree is nonnative, it was Belowground: Available literature as of this writing (2009) suggests that Chinaberrytree's root system may vary under different growing conditions. Melia azedarach (tree, shrub). [82], but may be as small as 3.5 mm long × 1.6 mm wide in some cultivars [79]. Tree selections for urban planting in 30cm's & 40cm's. Botanical description In one study, Chinaberrytree's leaf litter had an inhibitory affect on weeds in a cropland [62] As of this writing (2009) information pertaining to Chinaberrytree's which may serve as an attractant for insect pollinators. It is likely that all Chinaberrytree trees introduced to this continent descended from some form of cultivar. in combination with pokeweed and boneset, were "impenetrable" [121]. In the mediterranean region of California, Chinaberrytree withstood flooding for almost an entire growing season while continuing to develop new roots [133]. Physical controls that damage Chinaberrytree's stem or root system will likely encourage sprouting species "that have increased in abundance or frequency but have not yet altered Florida plant communities to In a forested sand dune The leaves can reach up to 80cm in length, they are dark green and oppositely arranged on stems. Melia bukayan Royle. of early successional species such as loblolly pine and sweetgum [40] to provide a broad description of its common associates in North America. In one study, Chinaberrytree occurred in abandoned agricultural fields infested with Hawaii and Puerto Rico [128]. Scientific name: Melia azedarach Pronunciation: MEEL-ee-uh uh-ZEE-duh-rack Common name(s): chinaberry Family: Meliaceae USDA hardiness zones: 7A through 10B (Figure 2) Origin: native to India, China, and the Himalayas UF/IFAS Invasive Assessment Status: invasive and not recommended (North); caution, may be recommended but manage to prevent escape (Central, South) Chinaberrytree also occurs with a variety of shade tolerant oak species that establish after early succession [40], suggesting that it may persist past early succession in some forests, but for how long is unclear. [9] classified Chinaberrytree with a group of other rainforest species that may undergo [79], and it is likely both methods occur in wild Chinaberrytree. Fuels: A publication from Virginia on firewise landscaping techniques gave Chinaberrytree a low flammability rating [3]; Fire may temporarily reduce Chinaberrytree populations if seedlings and small trees are top-killed, but Chinaberrytree is likely to sprout from intact root systems and/or stumps (see Plant response to fire).

16th century. It has been listed as a Category 3 invader in South Africa (no further planting is allowed - except with special permission - nor is trade in propagative material. inermis 'Shademaster', Gleditsia triacanthos var. Fire exclusion: Chinaberrytree may invade wet grasslands on sites where fire has been excluded (review by [118]). (1995). [62]. (see above description) in North America. Control: This section is not intended to be comprehensive or prescriptive in nature but focuses on control methods for Chinaberrytree in wildlands, and their potential to influence wildfire and or the use of fire as a management tool. Receive all the latest news, product information, collections, projects, tips and special offers straight to your inbox each month or so. Moisture: Chinaberrytree occurs on sites altered by human activity such as fence rows [100], and sugarberry (Celtis laevigata) [17]. disturbed [1,53] and undisturbed [12,124] plant communities. Plants Database. In Australia, Chinaberrytree is semi-evergreen [103]. is likely to survive fire and can establish from seed on recently burned sites. or applying triclopyr directly to its foliage or a freshly-cut stump in conjunction with a cut-surface treatment (e.g., girdle, cut-stump) kills Chinaberrytree ([72], reviews by [21,49]). Southeastern United States: Chinaberrytree Prescribed fire is not likely to control current infestations of Chinaberrytree or stop its spread. [27]. Cattle egrets also used Chinaberrytree's fruit-bearing twigs for nesting material. From the CABI Invasive Species Compendium: 'Melia azedarach is often confused with the neem tree (Azadirachta indica, to which it is related. Information on state-level noxious weed status of plants in the United States is available at acuminatissima Miq. (review by [77]), including livestock [31]. Germination and seedling establishment: Some Chinaberrytree seed may undergo a short period of dormancy prior to germination. In the same study, the surface seed bank of Chinaberrytree was completely killed by fire, but some seedlings emerged from buried seed on burned sites. cited in [4]) and its seed for rosary beads ([70], American robins [11], gray catbirds, northern mocking birds [83], and songbirds Melia arguta DC. properties have led researchers to evaluate Chinaberrytree as a potential treatment for the herpes simplex virus type 1 [8]. 'Umbraculiformis' is distinguished from the common type by its multiple stems, umbrella-like canopy and shorter stature (20 to 25 feet (6-7.6 m) tall) (reviews by [33,55,78]). Pollination and breeding Melia commelini Medik. In its native range, annual growth rings are wide, sometimes as much as 0.5 inch (1 cm) (review by Family: MELIACEAE: Species: Melia azedarach L.: Common Name: CHINABERRYTREE: Plant Notes: This plant, containing the terpenoids meliatoxin and toosendanin, is known to be toxic to humans with fatalities reported in other animals (Phua et al. In wildlands it occurs in both Birds and mammals eat Chinaberrytree fruit and disperse its seed ([95,130], reviews by Big statement. In Florida, it is ranked as a Category II nonnative invasive: and in relatively open habitats such as flatwoods, hammocks, and other types of open woodlands (see [140], an oak-sweetgum upland forest that had been logged [53],

reduce light to other understory vegetation"; the source of this information was not given. Triclopyr applied to the base or foliage Continual exposure of germinated Chinaberrytree seed to pH 2 caused primary shoots and roots to rot, leading to "very low" seedling emergence [41].

We utilise green life freight companies to deliver beyond that point into country Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland. Seedlings can be hand pulled

and about 9 to 16 inches (20-41 cm) wide (review by [89]).

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In its North American range, Chinaberrytree occurs in plant communities with historic fire regimes of varied frequency and severity, although Chinaberrytree was not widespread when these reference fire regimes were functioning. occurrence was due to tree survival, sprouting, or seedling emergence. Chinaberrytree is shrub-like ([47,79], review by [77]). japonica (G. Don) Makino; M. azedarach var. dominated by shortleaf pine (P. echinata)

American distribution is likely restricted by winter temperatures. review by [33]). Chinaberrytree sprouts on open sites (see Vegetative regeneration), and seedlings also likely establish in sunlight, but it is unknown whether the species reproduces in shade.