Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
India, China
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
sasanqua
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
sasanqua
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
sasanqua
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
sasanqua
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
azederaque
In Polish
Sasankya
azederaque
In Latin
Sasankya
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Sasanqua and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.