Neem Tree in the UK

arkayaggarwal · January 2020

Hi all I am originally from India. I wish to grow Peepal, Tamarind and Neem Trees in my field. These trees are considered of high medicinal value and rich source of Oxygen. I am not sure if the climate in the UK is suitable for them. I will appreciate if I can get some advise re the same. If they can be grown here, what is the nest place to purchase these trees from.

arkayaggarwal · January 2020

The soil where i live is clay.

AnniD · January 2020

Welcome to the forum

I have had a look at the neem tree and to be honest l don't know how successful it will be in the UK. I have found a UK supplier through the RHS website, they may be able to advise you.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/Nursery?id=3343&returnUrl=/plants/nurseries-search-result?query=156857&aliaspath=/plants/nurseries-search-result

wild edges · January 2020

There's some good info here https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/563896/is-it-safe-to-plant-neem-tree-2-mtr-away-from-house

It looks like you may be out of luck unless you plan to invest in a large greenhouse of some kind though.

Silver surfer · January 2020

I love this tropical tree.
Very sadly not a hope of growing it outdoors in UK.
Azadirachta excelsa below

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6030279/uploads/editor/a6/jqf8ep42k3vx.jpg

Azadirachta indica above.

arkayaggarwal · January 2020

Thank you AnniD, wild edges and silver surfer for your quick and helpful replies. Much appreciated.

Neem Tree in the UK

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