This deciduous tree has an erect trunk with arching spreading branches that form an open rounded crown. It has divided glossy dark green leaves that turn yellow during autumn and the purple-white star-shaped flowers appear in a cluster during spring. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 12

Melia azedarach is naturally found from Australia to Asia, Iraq and Japan growing in open woodlands. It prefers a open sunny position and grows in well drained to wet sandy to clay soil that is moderately fertile and is frost and drought tolerant. 

White Cedar is grown for its spreading crown and colourful fruit. It is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade or used as a windbreak. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is used in roadside plantings. It is a hardy tree that tolerates salt, drought and is fire retardant but is regarded as a weed in some countries. ID 572
 
Melia (MEE-lee-a) azedarach (a-ZED-a-răk)

‘Melia’: ancient Greek name for the ash; ‘ azedarach’: native name for this pant in Iraq.

Meliaceae (me-lee-AY-see-ee)
Rosewood and Mahoganies