260 Trees for Shade and Ornament 
J. regia Linn. (121), called English Walnut, but a native of Persia, a 
small tree of roundish outline, flattening its crown with old age, has 
little attraction outside of its fruit, unless its glossy, light green foliage, 
Fic. 88. — Chinaberry or Umbrella Tree. Melia Azedarach Linn. 
smooth, gray stem, and purplish branches are needed for contrast. 
Probably not hardy north of New York. 
An interesting cross tree of rupesiris and regia has been produced 
by Luther Burbank, which excels in rapidity of growth. 
