Malabar Neem Plant (Pack of 5)
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Product Description
Malabar Neem (Melia dubia), also known locally as Malai Vembu, is an extremely fast-growing deciduous tree native to India that is widely cultivated for commercial timber, plywood, and paper pulp.
KEY PLANT DETAILS
BOTANICAL NAME: Melia dubia
GROWTH RATE: Extremely fast; can grow 10 to 15 feet in a single year under ideal conditions and reach 65 to 100 feet at full maturity.
SUNLIGHT: Full sunlight (6–8 hours of direct sun daily).
WATERING: Moderate needs; highly drought-tolerant once roots are fully established.
SOIL: Thrives in well-drained soils across diverse climates.
USES AND BENEFITS
TIMBER & INDUSTRY: Harvested in as little as 3 to 5 years for plywood, matchwood, packing cases, and paper pulp industries.
AGROFORESTRY: Features a straight trunk and minimal side branching, making it an ideal tree to plant alongside agricultural intercrops with low shade impact.
ECO-FRIENDLY: Promotes carbon sequestration, purifies surrounding air, and provides useful cattle fodder from its foliage.