LightFull sun
1 / 4Avenue Trees
Melia Dubia
Malabar Vepa
Melia dubia
Malabar neem — the fastest farm timber in South India, reaching harvestable girth in 8–10 years for the plywood industry. Straight boles, coppicing ability and strong buy-back demand make it the modern agroforestry favourite. Supplied in plantation lots.
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In stockAvailable sizes1 ft – 4 ft
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Plant guide
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Growing characteristics and practical care notes.
WaterModerate; avoid prolonged waterlogging
Mature height18–25 m
Growth habitStraight trunk with a broad dome crown
- Mature height
- 18–25 m
- Growth habit
- Straight trunk with a broad dome crown
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen to semi-evergreen, pinnate leaves
- Flowers / fruit
- Small fragrant flowers; small drupes later
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Moderate; avoid prolonged waterlogging
- Soil
- Well-drained loam; tolerates dry periods
Plant information sources:NC State Extension