Dear Neil, Yes, this tree is fast growing and fast vaishing too. The wood being rather soft and light it falls prey to the stem borers easily and can not survive more than 20 years (after growing to full size) in the wild. Natural regeneration is fairly good. It is occasionally found on the eastern side of Sahyadris at an elevation of about 600-1000 mts. in deciduous forests. Regards, Shrikant
On Apr 22, 6:21 pm, Neil Soares <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > Had procured a sapling of Melia dubia [now M.composita] locally called > Nimbara, in 1997 from the Academy of Developmental Science, Kashele [now > defunct] which specialised in the propagation of endemic forest trees. > It is an extremely fast growing tree. A few years later considering it to > be the exotic Persian Lilac / Melia azedarach [ though now known to be native > to the sub-Himalayan & Shivalik tracts of India] had chopped it down. > About 3 years later on checking the area was surprised to find that it had > shot up again to its original size. Once again carried out a demolition > exercise. This was about 7 years ago. > Last Sunday, after my recent gaffe on this group, where I had mistakenly > identified Rashida’s photograph of M.azedarach as Azadirachta indica [Neem], > decided to check on the plant again and was amazed to find that like the > proverbial phoenix it had resurrected itself and is flourishing again. > As am now aware that M.composita is found naturally in deciduous forests > of the Sahyadris, have decided to let it grow. > Sending a few photographs. > With regards, > Neil Soares. > > P.S. – Solicit views [especially of Mr.Ingalhalikar] on how prevalent this > tree is in the wild. > Thanks, > N. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group > athttp://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. > > Melia composita 1.jpg > 354KViewDownload > > Melia composita 2.jpg > 195KViewDownload > > Melia composita 3.jpg > 177KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
