chinaberry leaves

The leaves of the growing chinaberry tree are large, about 1 ½ feet long (46 cm.), lance-shaped, slightly serrated, dark green atop and paler green below. These leaves smell nowhere near as enchanting as the flower; in fact, when crushed they have a particularly obnoxious odor.

Are Chinaberries poisonous?

Yes, chinaberries are highly toxic to dogs if ingested. Chinaberry trees (Melia azedarach) are also known as Persian lilac, white cedar and China ball trees. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the entire tree is toxic, with higher toxin amounts in the berries.

How do I identify a chinaberry tree?

Identification: Chinaberry is a deciduous tree that may reach 50 feet in height and 2 feet in diameter. The tree has alternately whorled, bipinnately compound leaves with tapered tips. The lacy leaves become golden yellow in fall. When crushed the leaves have a musky odor.

Do birds eat Chinaberries?

Birds readily eat the seeds and therefore disperse them throughout the countryside in their droppings. If consumed in large quantities, birds have been known to become “drunk” on the fruits. All parts of the chinaberry tree are poisonous to humans.

Can chickens eat Chinaberries?

Toxic components

All parts contain toxic tetranortriterpene neurotoxins and unidentified resins. The berries are the most toxic. Toxicity occurs when chickens consume more than 0.5% of their body weight.

Can you eat Chinaberry?

These berries are toxic to humans when eaten in quantity but the juicy pulp is enjoyed by many bird varieties, often resulting in rather “drunken” behavior.

Can you burn chinaberry wood?

Yes, pushing it up and burning it is probably the way to go. People who buy firewood generally expect more dense woods than Chinaberry.

What is a chinaberry tree good for?

Common Uses: Veneer, carvings, furniture, and turned objects. Comments: Sometimes called “Persian Lilac,” though the name usually rather refers to a hybrid lilac in the Syringa genus. Chinaberry is not closely related to true lilacs, but is rather related to the various types of Mahogany in the Meliaceae family.

How do you kill a chinaberry tree?

The most effective method for controlling Chinaberry is with herbicides. Herbicides can be applied to leaves, bark, and cut stumps, and can be injected into larger trees (see “hack and squirt”).

How fast do chinaberry trees grow?

Its leaf litter raises soil pH, thus altering soil conditions for native plants and seed germination. Chinaberry is a very fast growing tree that reaches 18 - 24 feet in height in 4 - 5 years. May reach 50 - 60 feet in total height.

What does Chinaberry mean?

: a small Asian tree (Melia azedarach) of the mahogany family naturalized in the southern U.S. where it is widely planted for shade or ornament.

Can a bird get drunk?

Wild Animals and Alcohol

The amount of alcohol in a small berry is not much, but, for a bird with a tiny liver, a handful of berries can add up to a lot. And a handful for a hungry squirrel, is more than enough. And that is indeed what happens. Animals can and do get drunk.

Are chinaberry trees invasive?

The chinaberry tree is basically an imported invasive weed that can be found settled into alleys, front yards, roadsides or near forests. The Melia azedarach is known by many names, including bead-tree, Cape lilac, Pride of India, Persian lilac and, the one probably familiar to you, chinaberry.

What plants are poisonous to chickens?

An incomplete list of plants that are poisonous to chickens includes daffodils, foxglove, morning glory, yew, jimson weed, tulips, lily of the valley, azaleas, rhododendron, mountain laurel, monkshood, amaryllis, castor bean, trumpet vine, nightshade, nicotiana, and tansy.

Are elderberries good for chickens?

Chickens can eat the fruits of elderberries, but must not eat any of the plant or leaves as these parts are toxic. ... Despite their reported health benefits and nutrition, elderberries should be offered in moderation and as a treat to chickens due to their naturally high sugar content.

Is English ivy toxic to chickens?

My chicken enabling friend is also a landscape architect. He confirmed for me that English ivy is toxic to chickens, but it also tastes bad to them so there's very little risk that they'll eat enough to harm them.

Can you cook with chinaberry wood?

Smoking Guru

Yes, you can smoke with chinaberry wood.

Where did chinaberry trees come from?

The Chinaberry, Melia azedarach, has had a relatively long history in the American South, and it has accrued a bit of folklore going along with it. This tree is native to southwestern Asia, including India. It is related to members of the mahogany family.

What happened Chinaberry?

It is with sadness that today we announce that Chinaberry will discontinue retail operations on or before January 31, 2019. We still believe as Chinaberry's founder did 36 years ago, that parents are looking for books and toys that instill core values.

What wood should you not burn?

Types of Wood You Should Not Burn in Your Fireplace

Soft wood. Soft wood from trees like cypress, pines, or firs burns very rapidly, creates a great deal of smoke, and rapidly coats your chimney with soot. ...
Endangered species wood. ...
Oleander. ...
Mexican elder. ...
Anything Named Poison. ...
Driftwood.

What Woods are toxic to humans?

Wood Allergies and Toxicity

Wood Species	Reaction
Pine (Pinus genus)	irritant, runny nose, asthma
Pine, Huon	irritant
Pistachio	irritant
Poison Walnut (Cryptocarya pleurosperma)	bark irritating to skin, dust may cause asthma, nausea, giddiness, sap is toxic and corrosive

Can you burn rotted wood?

If a piece of wood is rotted, don't burn it in your fireplace. Rotten wood is less dense than solid, unrotten wood. And with a lower density, it won't produce as much heat when burned. Furthermore, rotting typically occurs from exposure to water or moisture.