Neem

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Azadirachta
Meliaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 510
💨 Air-Purifying
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🍎 Edible

Neem is a hardy, fast-growing tropical tree that prefers full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal care once established. Water young trees regularly, but mature trees are relatively drought-resilient and need only occasional deep watering. It is widely valued for its medicinal and pest-repelling properties, making it a functional addition to any large garden.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120

Watering Schedule

Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply But Allow Soil To Dry Partially Between Waterings

Temperature

-20°90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.
Aruba
Assam
Bangladesh
Burkina
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Repu
Chad
Cuba
Dominican Republic
East Himalaya
Ecuador
El Salvador
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Hawaii

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
🍎 Edible fruit
⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken May 10, 2016 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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