Malabar neem plant

Listing ID #1992419

Malabar Neem originates from the Meliaceae family and is an indigenous species of tree to India, South East Asia and Australia, where it has been cultivated as a source of firewood. The tree can be cultivated in all types of soil and requiring a low supply of water . Malabar Neem has the unique feature of growing to 40 feet within 2 years from planting and can be mechanically pruned and harvested. Malabar Neem is a specie belonging to the Neem family. This tree is known for its fast growth. In recent times the farmers around Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Kerala have found the utility of this tree both as a low grade timber and also a very useful wood for ply wood industry. Under irrigated conditions this tree can be harvested at the end of 5th year for both timber and ply wood purpose.
Botanical Name: Melia Dubia.
Family: Meliaceae
Telugu :Malabaru Vepa
Uses :
The wood is used for packing cases, cigar boxes, ceiling planks, building purposes, agricultural implements, pencils, match boxes, splints and Kattamarams. In Ceylon, it is employed for outriggers of boats. It is suitable for musical instruments, tea boxes and plyboard. It is a good fuel wood.
Characteristics :
The sapwood is greyish white; heartwood light pink to light red turning pale russet brown on ageing. It is lustrous with dry feel, very light (spl gr- 0.33; wt � 21 Ib. /cu ft.) straight grained and coarse and somewhat uneven � textured. The timber is not durable in exposed positions but moderately so under cover. It is not so strong and durable as neem. It seasons well if logs are converted in a green state. If left long, the log is liable to develop end � splitting and discolouration. The best method of dealing with the timber is to convert the logs immediately after felling and to open � stack sawn material, preferably under cover, to avoid grey stain.