Chinaberry Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Tree of northern India and China having purple blossoms and small inedible yellow fruits; naturalized in the southern United States as a shade tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chinaberry tree, with its beautiful purple blossoms, is a popular ornamental plant in many parts of the world.
- In the southern United States, the chinaberry tree has been naturalized and is often used as a shade tree due to its fast growth rate and large canopy.
- The chinaberry tree's yellow fruit is small and inedible, but the tree's showy purple flowers make it a favorite among gardeners and landscapers.
- While the chinaberry tree is known for its beauty, it can also be invasive in some areas and outcompete native species for resources.
- The chinaberry tree's wood is sometimes used for furniture-making and other woodworking applications, but it is not as highly valued as some other types of wood.
Synonyms
- Chinaberry
- Persian Lilac
- China Tree
- Melia Azederach
- Azedarach
- Melia Azedarach
- Pride-of-India
- Azederach