Flowers in the spring, fruits in the summer. Fruit remain on the tree past leaf fall. History: Introduced in the mid-1800s from Asia. Widely planted as a traditional ornamental around homesites.

How long does a chinaberry tree live?

Chinaberry is perennial plant that can survive 40 to 150 years in the wild.

What are Chinaberry trees 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.