Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Bead tree
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Toxic
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
Black Currant
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
Carandas
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
karondas
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
karondas
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
karondas
In Portuguese
azederaque
karondas
In Polish
azederaque
karondas
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Meliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Meloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Karonda
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinaberry Tree and Karonda Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Karonda are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Karonda
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.