Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India, China
Types
Not Available
Bead tree
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Climate
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Yellow, Purple, Light Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Analgesic, anti inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Fatigue, Gastritis, Gastrointestinal disorders, Migraines, Rheumatism, Snakebite, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Nut, Root
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup
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
Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARYOTA urens
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Fishtail Wine Palm, Solitary Fishtail Palm, Toddy Palm
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
सल्फी
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Toddy Palm
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
toddy palm
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Caryota urens
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
toddy παλάμη
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
palmeira toddy
azederaque
In Polish
Kariota parząca
azederaque
In Latin
ddy palmarum
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toddy Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toddy Palm is Loam and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toddy Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Toddy Palm height is 122.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Toddy Palm flower color: Yellow, Purple and Light Yellow
Toddy Palm leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Toddy Palm and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toddy Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Toddy Palm 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.