Overview
Melia dubia is a spreading branched trees in the genus Melia, part of the Meliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Melia dubia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Melia dubia is a spreading branched deciduous cultivar of the Melia genus, belonging to the Meliaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H5. Propagation is by sowing seed in spring or rooting softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Melia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Melia dubia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Melia dubia
- Propagation
- Sow seed in spring, root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Melia dubia?
Melia dubia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Melia dubia need?
Melia dubia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Melia dubia hardy in the UK?
Melia dubia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Melia dubia?
Sow seed in spring, root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer.