Malabar Neem

Product Description

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 General Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Melia dubia
Common Names: Malabar Neem, Maha Neem, Malai Vembu, Malabar Vembu
Family: Meliaceae
Origin: Native to Southern Asia including India and Sri Lanka

Growth and Cultivation
Growth Rate: Very fast growing
Height: Up to 30 meters at maturity
Diameter: 60 to 80 centimeters at breast height
Lifespan: Around 20 to 25 years
Harvesting Period: Typically after 6 to 8 years
Planting Spacing: 10 feet by 10 feet
Trees Per Acre: About 1000 to 1200

Environmental Requirements
Climate: Tropical to subtropical
Temperature Range: 15 to 40 degrees Celsius
Rainfall Requirement: 600 to 2500 millimeters per year
Soil Type: Well drained loamy or sandy loam soil
Soil pH: Between 6 and 7 point 5
Sunlight: Full sunlight

Water and Maintenance
Irrigation: Regular during early stage, minimal after establishment
Pest and Disease: Generally resistant

Timber Specifications
Wood Color: Light yellow to brown
Wood Density: Around 450 to 600 kilograms per cubic meter
Main Uses: Plywood, packing boxes, furniture, fuelwood

Other Benefits
Carbon Sequestration: High
Intercropping: Can grow with crops like turmeric and ginger
Environmental Impact: Improves soil and is eco friendly