Description

• Neem ,an evergreen tree that can reach 15–30 metres (49–98 feet) in height and have attractive rounded crowns and thick furrowed bark.
• The compound leaves have toothed leaflets and are typically evergreen but do drop during periods of extreme drought.
• The small fragrant white flowers are bisexual or staminate (male) and are borne in clusters in the axils of the leaves.

Uses

• Flowers are used for flavour; they are bitter unless cooked.
• Neem tree contains Azadirachtin, which have insecticidal, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Oil extracted from the seed is used to make soap, toothpaste, lotions and pesticides.
• Timber & Products (The wood is hard and termite resistant, good for construction such as making carts, furniture, plywood and blockboard) and also used as firewood and fuel.