If you are visiting India and ask for the village pharmacy then you're likely to be pointed towards this tree. The discovery of its complex chemical pesticide qualities make it resistant to more than two hundred different types of insect, as well as various mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses . Although lethal to bugs it does not have an adverse effect upon humans, animals or birds.

Weed Warning: This tree will not succeed in temperate zones and is far from a weed in most subtropical areas as it has a reputation for turning up its toes in through the winter in the subtropics, however in tropical climates it is much hardier and has been recorded to spread through large areas in Northern Queensland.

Specifications of Neem Tree

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)+10m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasWA

Water RequirementsModerate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypeGood Drainage

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December