White Cedar

Melia azedarach, commonly known as White Cedar, is a versatile and fast-growing tree that adds both ornamental beauty and shade to any garden. Known for its feathery foliage and fragrant flowers, it is an excellent choice for various landscape settings.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Mature Height (meters): Typically grows to about 6-12 meters.
Mature Width (meters): Spreads up to 5-8 meters.
Spacing: Plant 4-6 meters apart to allow for its spreading canopy.
Foliage: Features bipinnate, dark green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn.
Flowering Period: Blooms in spring, producing clusters of small, fragrant, lilac flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
Form/Habit: Upright, rounded form with a spreading canopy.
Uses: Ideal for shade trees, street plantings, and large gardens. Also perfect for use as a windbreak or in reforestation projects.
Sun: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and abundant flowering.
Maintenance: Low maintenance; requires occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove deadwood.
Water Requirement: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established. Thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types.

White Cedar is not only a beautiful and functional addition to any garden but also a practical one, offering attractive foliage, fragrant blooms, and benefits to local wildlife. Its low-maintenance nature and versatility make it a favorite among gardeners.