chinaberry
Ornamental shade tree
Chinaberry is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to Asia, now widespread in warm climates as an ornamental and shade tree.
It produces clusters of fragrant lilac flowers and yellow berries that persist through winter.
The berries are toxic to humans and many animals, though birds tolerate them and spread the seeds readily.
Also called the China tree or pride of India, the chinaberry has become invasive in parts of the American South.
Capable of causing death
- saponinsFoaming plant glycosides
- neurotoxinsPoisons targeting nervous systems
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
- dangerousApt to cause harm
nausea · convulsions · medicinal · insecticidal · vermifuge · folk remedy
Seed-containing pit fruits
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- yellow fruitBright-hued edible plant product
- clustersGrouped collections
- pulpSoft wet mass
stone · seeds · pit · fleshy · ripen · persistent · bird food · wrinkled
Prayer bead necklace
- rosaryBeaded prayer counter
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
garland · craft · ornamentation · trinket · charm · amulet · stringing · dried fruit
Sheds foliage seasonally
- umbrella treePlant with spoke-like leaves
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- trunkMain stem or storage
- barkSharp canine vocalization
branches · bipinnate leaves · arboreal · subtropical · fast-growing
Plant grown for canopy
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- specimenIndividual for examination
- gardenCultivated plant area
- street treeTree in public roadway
decorative · cultivar · nursery · flowering · fast-growing · drought-tolerant · umbrella-shaped · compound leaves
Not indigenous here
- naturalizedGiven citizenship status
- weed treeUndesirable aggressive woody plant
- spreadTo distribute widely
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
displacement · exotic · introduced · pest · eradication · control · fast-growing · prolific
Shaping by cutting away
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
poisonous
Capable of causing death
- saponinsFoaming plant glycosides
- neurotoxinsPoisons targeting nervous systems
- harmfulCausing damage or injury
dangerous · nausea · convulsions · medicinal · insecticidal · vermifuge · folk remedy
drupes
Seed-containing pit fruits
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- yellow fruitBright-hued edible plant product
- clustersGrouped collections
pulp · stone · seeds · pit · fleshy · ripen · persistent · bird food · wrinkled · translucent
mala
Prayer bead necklace
jewelry · garland · craft · ornamentation · trinket · charm · amulet · stringing · dried fruit · seeds
deciduous
Sheds foliage seasonally
- umbrella treePlant with spoke-like leaves
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- trunkMain stem or storage
bark · branches · bipinnate leaves · arboreal · subtropical · fast-growing
shade tree
Plant grown for canopy
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- specimenIndividual for examination
- gardenCultivated plant area
street tree · decorative · cultivar · nursery · flowering · fast-growing · drought-tolerant · umbrella-shaped · compound leaves · purple flowers
non-native
Not indigenous here
- naturalizedGiven citizenship status
- weed treeUndesirable aggressive woody plant
- spreadTo distribute widely
colonization · displacement · exotic · introduced · pest · eradication · control · fast-growing · prolific · roadside
carving
Shaping by cutting away
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- millworkFactory-made wooden components
joinery · lathe · finish · stain · sanding · woodgrain · workable
perfumed
Treated with fragrance
- chinaberry
- mahogany familymahogany, utile, toon
- Plant Toxinsricin, oleander, foxglove, deadly nightshade, nightshade
- Wetland Treesbald cypress, tupelo, black gum, water oak, red mangrove