Neem Tree

[Debra Phipps]

Have just bought two Neem Trees and would like to find out more about
them, has anyone any advise on how to use it? What distance should they
cover per tree for insect repelling? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks bye Debbie

[J & L McLaren]

G'day Debbie,

Some info on Neem trees, .....Botanical name is Azedaracta Indica , it
comes from the drier tropical areas of India. It will grow in Brisbane, and
with the right conditions will finish up a very large tree, it is closely
related to the "White Cedar Tree ", ....Melia Azederach , looks similar
,and grows similar. They will not repel insects at all on their own , quite
the contrary, they help attract them . Oil is extracted from the seeds ,
and this is what is being used as an insecticidal spray on other plants,
also in hair shampoos , and soaps for human use. There are also claims that
crushing the leaves and "brewing" a tea with them , then using the tea as a
spray also works very successfully as an insect deterrent.
Hope this helps a bit.

Regards John Mac.

[Beryl Hadinek]

Hi Debbie. The Qld Ag Dept has pamphlets and info on this tree, which will
be posted to you on request. Beryl

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[Robert Drew]

hey isint that funny i just watched some thing on land line about that to
day maybe if you go to the landline web site you might be able to get a
fact sheet or some thing have a look at http://www.abc.net.au and look for
the land line link
let me know how it gos id love to hear if it works
robbie
Youth in th garden

[Peter Goddard]

Try: http://www.abc.net.au/landline/bo170199.htm

Debra Phipps wrote:
>
> Have just bought two Neem Trees and would like to find out more about
> them, has anyone any advise on how to use it? What distance should they
> cover per tree for insect repelling? Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks bye Debbie

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