Chinaberry {Melia azedarach} Sacred Tree | Fast Growing 85% Germination | Showy Blooms | Heat & Drought Resist | Medicinal | 10 Seeds 

A fast-growing tree, with a rounded crown that reaches about 50 ft tall  

with a 20 ft spread. In spring and early summer, Chinaberry produces  

masses of lavender, very fragrant, star shaped flowers, each about 3/4"  

in diameter, that arch or droop in 8" panicles. They are followed by  

clusters of spherical, yellow fruits that are about 3/4". Chinaberry is  

planted widely in warm climates as an ornamental and shade tree. Grows  

well in partial shade to full sun and can tolerate drought. Grows in  

USDA zones 7-10 and can handle light frost. All parts of Chinaberry  

tree are poisonous so just be careful. 

Seed - it has a short viability and is best sown as soon as it is ripe.  

The seedcoat is hard and acts as a barrier to the uptake of moisture  

carefully making a nick in this seedcoat, being careful not to damage  

the seed, can speed up the germination process. The seed usually germinates  

well, 85% germination may be expected in 2 months. When they are large  

enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow  

them on until large enough to plant out. Root cuttings. 
 

The shiny, hard seeds are used as beads and for rosaries. Extracts from  

the bark and fruit have pharmacological properties and are used in China  

to kill parasitic roundworms. 
 

GERMINATION  RECOMMENDATIONS 

GERMINATION 85%                        
 

These seeds may need a further period of stratification to break their  

dormancy. Soak for 24 hours then place them in a sealed freezer bag in  

the fridge keeping them moist for a week or two. The seeds can then be  

sown and should germinate normally in a safe, bright, cold place outdoors,  

but can take up to 6 months or even longer so do not discard the seed pot.  

Alternatively sow the seed in a moist seed tray and leave outside over the