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STEM

Bark is dark grey outside and reddish on
the inside, deeply fissured and flaking in
old trees. Sap is colourless, sticky and
unpleasant smelling.

CULTIVATION

Fast-growing species should be planted in
fertile, well-drained soil. It can grow under
many different soil types, but it does not
tolerate waterlogging. It is highly drought
tolerant when planted in the ground. Trees
can also be grown in large containers, but
they will be smaller and less drought
tolerant.
GROWTH FORM

Pererennial tree and the tree, up to 15
(-30) m tall, with round large crown and
sometimes fluted buttress. maximum
height is 30 meter. Azadirachta indica
reproduces mainly from seeds which are
dispersed by birds and bats that eat its
fruit. Its seedlings can germinate and
grow in dense shade.