Persian Lilac
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Ornamental tree used for avenues, parks and gardens. Excellent shadow tree. Very fast growing. The fruits are food to birds. With the seeds rosary beads are made. From its leaves dyes for fabrics are made.
With a round canapy this deciduous tree grows up to 8-12m. Bright green oval leaves. Showy little purple flowers in spring. The fruit is a small pale yellow globe.
Adapts to any types of soils.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperature of 20ºC.
Use
Street Tree, Shade tree, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Purple |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | May, June, Spring |
| Fragrant | Flower |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
|---|
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Melia azedarach |
|---|---|
| Wildlife | Seed eating birds |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 15-25 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 3 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Street Tree, Shade tree, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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