Seeds of the Chinaberry tree

Common name: Zanzalakh Scientific name: Melia azedarach Other names: Azdard, Indian Lilac, Date of the End of the Year Zanzalakh is a deciduous tree that reaches a height of 6 to 17 meters, with branches spreading up to 12 meters. The word Azdard is a non-Arabic term composed of two parts: Azad, meaning "beautiful," and Derkh, meaning "tree," so it is the beautiful tree. The tree has a wide, open crown, often with multiple branches. The leaves are lush green, compound bipinnate, arranged alternately, with oval-shaped leaflets with serrated edges. Flower of the Zanzalakh tree: The flowers are purple, violet, or yellow tending toward white, appearing in spring in an open cluster inflorescence up to 25 cm long. The size of each flower is 5.1 cm. The tree begins to flower at the age of three or four years. Fruit and seeds of the Zanzalakh tree: Its fruits are small, spherical, with a seed inside, arranged in a cluster with spaced-out berries resembling chickpeas when ripe. Season for germination of the Zanzalakh tree: Planting time is February and March, and September to November. It can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural nurseries, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for the Zanzalakh tree: It tolerates drought and frost, grows in various soil types, and can withstand moderate salinity. Small trees may not tolerate frost. It prefers regular watering. Method of cultivating the Zanzalakh tree: It propagates through seeds and cuttings. Soaking seeds in water is not necessary but is good for speeding up growth, as the Zanzalakh is a fast-growing tree. Its benefits and uses: It is used for decoration and shade. Its wood is used in woodworking industries. It has medicinal uses. It also plays a role in repelling mosquitoes and insects, and a new insecticide has been developed from the seeds of the Zanzalakh tree. Original habitat of the Zanzalakh tree: Mountainous regions of China and South Asia.