Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Bead tree
Not available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Not Available
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
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
flowering maple
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Schönmalve
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
érable floraison
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
arce de floración
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
azederaque
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
azederaque
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Meliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Subfamily
Meloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.