Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica)

Natural Pest-Fighting Tropical Tree

Neem (Azadirachta indica), also known as Nimtree or Indian Lilac, is a flowering tree in the mahogany family with a long history of traditional food and medicinal use. Native to Southeast Asia, likely India, its flowers, bark, and seeds have been valued for centuries.

Neem is a tall, fast-growing evergreen tree with attractive broad-leafed branches that form full, dense canopies. Exceptionally low maintenance and adaptable, Neem is said to grow in a wide range of conditions throughout the lowland tropics. It thrives in warm climates and should be protected from freezing temperatures or prolonged cold until well established.

Traditional & Garden Uses

Neem has been used for centuries in traditional practices, with different parts of the tree including the flowers, bark, and seeds valued for food and medicinal purposes. In the garden, Neem is especially prized for its natural pest-fighting properties. Neem oil is widely used as an insect repellent and is known for its activity against insects at multiple stages of development, including adults, larvae, and eggs. Neem also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Why Grow Neem Tree?

• Grow a fast-growing evergreen tree with a naturally full, dense canopy.
• Enjoy an exceptionally low-maintenance tree suited to warm tropical conditions.
• Use Neem as a natural garden companion for its insect-repelling properties.
• Take advantage of Neem oil’s activity against insects at adult, larval, and egg stages.
• Grow a tree with centuries of traditional food and medicinal uses.