{"product_id":"caroline-chinaberry-melia-azedarach-caroline","title":"Caroline Chinaberry - Melia azedarach ‘Caroline’","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCaroline Chinaberry - Melia azedarach 'Caroline'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined deciduous shade tree selected for its superior form and landscape performance. Caroline Chinaberry delivers a light, airy canopy, fragrant spring flowering, and rapid establishment, immediate structural presence without years of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Caroline Chinaberry\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-textured canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soft, fern-like foliage creates an elegant overhead presence with natural movement in the breeze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant spring display\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clusters of pale lilac blooms provide refined seasonal interest at a landscape scale.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous shade without mass\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers meaningful summer shade while maintaining a light, open character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelected form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bred for a more uniform, consistent habit suited to formal and prestige applications.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat resilient\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs reliably across warm and dry Australian climates once established.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: A commanding focal point in open lawns or formal landscape compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor living shade\u003c\/strong\u003e: Positioned to shelter entertaining areas, pool surrounds, and terraces with seasonal canopy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvenue and allée planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Consistent form and growth habit make it a strong candidate for structured linear plantings.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge residential and commercial projects\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers rapid canopy coverage where scale and immediacy are priorities.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers well-drained but adapts to dry or periodically wet conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly for the first two summers to establish a strong root system, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia (China, India, Southeast Asia)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":51940390830366,"sku":"ND-592-45L","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/caroline-chinaberry-melia-azedarach-caroline.jpg?v=1781136066","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/caroline-chinaberry-melia-azedarach-caroline","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}