Plant Family

Meliaceae

2 plants in database

Meliaceae in this database spans zones 7-12 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Shade Provider) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Tree layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Meliaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
7–12
Tree
2 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Shade Provider×2 Ornamental×1 Wildlife Attractor×1 Mulcher×1 Border Plant×1 Medicinal×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Meliaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea

All Meliaceae Plants — 2 total

Chinaberry
Melia azedarach
Neem Tree
Azadirachta indica