Neem tree (Azadirachta indica)

Neem trees are native to India, North West originally. The Neem tree is reputed to have a range of uses especially as a natural pesticide. Easily grown from seedlings neem trees are readily available for sale from mail order nurseries. The Neem tree is a fast growing drought resistant tree that needs a warm climate to do well. The Neem Tree is used for the production of neem oil for use in cosmetics.

Uses of the Neem tree (leaves and oil).

A valuable garden plant in itself. this fasy growing tree will quickly grow tp form a nice shade treee with an attractive spreading canopy, however the tree has other uses as well. Neem oil is widely used as a pesticide. an excellent organic alternative. It is the seeds of the tree that are used, the oil if extacted and used in many ways. In India the foliage is also widely used for theraputic purposes especially in Ayurvedic remedies.