Description

This stunning ornamental tree presents deep green compound glossy leaves; tiny orchid like flowers in spring, followed by bead-like pale yellow fruits; impressive fall color; considered invasive in some areas, fruit is toxic to mammals

Landscape Attributes

Chinaberry Tree is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

Chinaberry Tree is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Chinaberry Tree will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America, and parts of it are known to be toxic to humans and animals, so care should be exercised in planting it around children and pets.