Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bead tree
not available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
White Oak
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
सफेद ओक
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
weiße Eiche
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
roble blanco
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
White Oak
In Portuguese
azederaque
Carvalho branco
In Polish
azederaque
biały dąb
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Meliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Melieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Meloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and White Oak
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinaberry Tree and White Oak Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and White Oak are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Chinaberry Tree and White Oak
Care of Chinaberry Tree and White 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.