Classified as a minor infraspecific variant of the common neem tree, Azadirachta indica subsp. minor exhibits subtle differences in growth habit and leaf structure from the typical species.
This subspecies is recognized in global biodiversity catalogs, including the Plants of the World Online (POWO) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). It contributes to the overall genetic diversity of the genus, although it remains far less studied than the nominate subspecies.
A dwarf form of the classic neem, retaining all its noble features in miniature. The trunk is covered with ash-gray bark, and the graceful branches bear shortened pinnate leaves with a pronounced serrated edge. During the blooming period, the plant is covered with a scattering of tiny snow-white inflorescences, after which miniature green fruits ripen, gradually acquiring an ocher-gold color.
External Databases: GBIF
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