An amazing tree from the Himalayas grows in the Batumi Botanical Garden - its flowers smell like honey, and its fruits remain on the branches until spring! Meet Malia Ezdrach, also called Indian Lilac! It is a beautiful deciduous tree with a spreading crown, capable of growing up to 18 meters in height. Why is it interesting? In spring, Melia is covered with delicate lilac flowers, collected in large inflorescences up to 20 centimeters long. The flowers have a strong honey scent and attract pollinating insects. In autumn, oval yellow fruits ripen on the tree, which can remain on the branches until next spring. Where does this plant come from? The natural range of Malia includes the Himalayas and the northwestern regions of China. Despite its exotic origin, the tree is quite resistant to cold and can withstand frost down to -18 degrees Celsius. And the most interesting thing is that in the Botanic Garden of Batumi, copies of Melia planted back in 1913 have been preserved! The trees have taken root well in the local climate, bloom every year in May-June, and their fruits ripen in October-November. Malia begins to bear fruit at the age of 4-5 years. Where is this tree used? Its light yellow wood is used to make furniture and musical instruments. Oil is obtained from the seeds, which is used to make paints, soaps and candles. And fragrant flowers are used in perfumes. Important: Despite their attractive appearance, the Melia fruits are toxic when consumed internally. Therefore, you should not try them, especially for children. Melia is valued not only for its beauty, but also as an ornamental and honey plant. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classification, the species is classified as Least Concern. If you are walking around Batumi Botanical Garden, pay attention to this unusual tree. You may see specimens that are over 110 years old! botanical.

An amazing tree from the Himalayas grows in the Batumi Botanical Garden - its flowers smell like honey, and its fruits remain on the branches until spring! Meet Malia Ezdrach, also called Indian Lilac! It is a beautiful deciduous tree with a spreading crown, capable of growing up to 18 meters in height. Why is it interesting? In spring, Melia is covered with delicate lilac flowers, collected in large inflorescences up to 20 centimeters long. The flowers have a strong honey scent and attract pollinating insects. In autumn, oval yellow fruits ripen on the tree, which can remain on the branches until next spring. Where does this plant come from? The natural range of Malia includes the Himalayas and the northwestern regions of China. Despite its exotic origin, the tree is quite resistant to cold and can withstand frost down to -18 degrees Celsius. And the most interesting thing is that in the Botanic Garden of Batumi, copies of Melia planted back in 1913 have been preserved! The trees have taken root well in the local climate, bloom every year in May-June, and their fruits ripen in October-November. Malia begins to bear fruit at the age of 4-5 years. Where is this tree used? Its light yellow wood is used to make furniture and musical instruments. Oil is obtained from the seeds, which is used to make paints, soaps and candles. And fragrant flowers are used in perfumes. Important: Despite their attractive appearance, the Melia fruits are toxic when consumed internally. Therefore, you should not try them, especially for children. Melia is valued not only for its beauty, but also as an ornamental and honey plant. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classification, the species is classified as Least Concern. If you are walking around Batumi Botanical Garden, pay attention to this unusual tree. You may see specimens that are over 110 years old! botanical.