Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Open Forest
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
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
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
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Cork Oak
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Kork Eiche
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
alcornoque
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
azederaque
sobreiro
In Polish
azederaque
Cork Oak
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Meliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Meloideae
Mirinae
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.