Neem
Azadirachta indica
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Neem is a fast-growing tropical tree prized for its medicinal and pesticidal properties, with feathery compound leaves and small white flowers followed by olive-like fruits. It is drought-tolerant and commonly used in traditional medicine and organic farming.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Indian subcontinent
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Most neem grown is the species type; unnamed seed-propagated trees are standard. Cultivars selected for oil yield and pest-control potency are maintained locally in India and Africa but are rarely named or commercially distributed outside their regions.
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Neem is a fast-growing tropical tree prized for its medicinal and pesticidal properties, with feathery compound leaves and small white flowers followed by olive-like fruits. It is drought-tolerant and commonly used in traditional medicine and organic farming.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Neem grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Indian subcontinent
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Most neem grown is the species type; unnamed seed-propagated trees are standard. Cultivars selected for oil yield and pest-control potency are maintained locally in India and Africa but are rarely named or commercially distributed outside their regions.