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Neem Tree
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.
Often called the Wonder Tree, the neem has been used for centuries in Asia against insects and for some medicinal purposes. The natural insecticide azadirachatin can be extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. Grafting onto the White Cedar rootstock allows for a stronger root system in cooler regions and less problems with dieback in winter.
Comments (1)NEW | 175mm pot | $29.00 AU | In Production | 
Often called the Wonder Tree, the neem has been used for centuries in Asia as an insecticide and for medicinal purposes. The natural insecticide azadirachatin can be extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. Frost senstive.
140mm pot | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material |
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 8-12 | No | Evergreen | All year round |
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Make sure not to over water,and i have seen mine get tip moth when young | Shane - Coffs Habour, NSW 17-May-2010
Do not plant near sewer pipes as it invades them readily. | Colin Burt - Hervey Bay, QUEEN 24-Aug-2008
The natural insecticide azadirachatin can be extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. Frost senstive. 140mm | $12.90 AU | Eva Fezer - Bedfordale, W. A 11-Dec-2008
The natural insecticide azadirachatin can be extracted from the seeds of the neem tree. Frost senstive. 140mm | $12.90 AU | Eva Fezer - Bedfordale, WA 11-Dec-2008
There are two varieties of neem-sweet and bitter. Burn a small twig with leaves and smoke an area to get rid of mossies. Chew a (a bit each day) toothbrush size twig as a teeth cleanser. Sweet neem is preferred. | Viren Aggarwal - Frenchs Forest, NSW 13-Jan-2009
What variety wld be the grafted one being sold here? sweet or bitter? I hear from ppl that there is also a large & small leaf Neem...is the grafted variety here small leafed? | S.l. - Quakers Hill, NSW 03-Feb-2009
Grows 3 times faster if seasol is put every week for the first 3 months. | Lauda Chute - Dandenong, VIC 17-Jan-2010
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