Azadirachta indica var. siamensis 'Valeton' (Neem Tree Variegata, Siamese Neem Variegata)
Botanical Information
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Azadirachta |
| Species | indica |
| Variety | siamensis |
| Cultivar | 'Valeton' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1 - 16 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 60 |
| Height | 15 - 22 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright, dense, round and broad. |
| Landscape | As a street or specimen tree. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and dry to medium soil. Prefers deep, sandy soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Compound pinnate leaves that are 15 - 30 cm long, have 8 - 18 serrated leaflets that are 7 - 8 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Fragrant mauve flowers in dropping panicles that are 25 cm long and bloom in spring. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is a olive-like drupe. Containing 1 and sometimes 2 - 3 elongated seeds. |
Photographs
Azadirachta indica var siamensis 'Valeton', form, Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand.
Azadirachta indica var siamensis 'Valeton', leat, Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand.
Azadirachta indica var siamensis 'Valeton', bark, Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand.