Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bead tree
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
Aaron Caladium
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Aaron Caladium
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
azederaque
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
azederaque
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Melieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Meloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.