Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
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
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
champak
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
चंपक
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
champaka
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
magnolia champaca
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
azederaque
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
azederaque
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Chinaberry Tree season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Michelia Champaca and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.