Neem (Azadirachta indica) - young tree
Neem (Azadirachta indica) - young tree
Young Neem tree, Azadirachta indica, the margosa tree. A tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent, evergreen and fast-growing, that does very well in a pot in our climate.
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What you receive
What you receive
- A young live tree, rooted
- Sold as an ornamental and botanical collector's tree
- Packaging suited to live plants
Botanical description
Botanical description
Azadirachta indica belongs to the Meliaceae, the same family as mahogany. In India, it is a large tree that can exceed 20 metres and live for more than two centuries. Its leaves are compound, made up of toothed leaflets arranged on either side of a central axis, and stay green all year round except in extreme drought.
It produces small, fragrant white flowers in clusters, followed by drupes that turn yellow when ripe and look like small olives.
A tree of everyday Indian life
A tree of everyday Indian life
Neem is one of the most widespread trees in the landscape and culture of India. It is planted for its dense shade on village squares and along roads, and its twigs have long been used as natural toothbrushes, a practice still common today under the name datun.
It features in many local traditions and regional festivals, which makes it a familiar tree well beyond its botanical interest.
Growing in the French climate
Growing in the French climate
Neem is strictly tropical and cannot tolerate frost. It is grown in a pot, outdoors in the warm season and brought in as soon as the nights turn cool.
It needs as much light as possible, free-draining compost and constant warmth. In winter, place it in the brightest room you can and cut back watering sharply without letting it dry out completely. Partial leaf drop in winter is common and nothing to worry about.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can it be planted in open ground in France?
No, except in a heated greenhouse. It is killed by the first frosts. At our latitudes it is a tree for pots.
Does it grow fast?
Yes, it is a fast-growing tree if it has warmth and light. In a pot, its size stays limited by the volume of the container.
Does it lose its leaves?
It is evergreen, but it can lose some of them during overwintering, when light is lacking. They grow back in spring.
What size of pot should I plan for?
Repot regularly, increasing the size gradually: it develops a large root system and suffers if left cramped for too long.
This tree is sold as an ornamental and botanical collector's plant. Also worth exploring: our rare plants and our plants with traditional uses.
