This is one of the commonest and hardiest trees in India, as well as the quickest in growth.

In the northern parts of the Gwalior territory it grows spontaneously, and attains a height of 40 to 50 feet, with a diameter of 20 to 24 inches.

The Nim seldom grows straight for more than 8 or 10 feet, above which it spreads into branches. Long beams are therefore not procurable; but the trunk and branches are cut into short thick planks, which are much used for the lintels of doors and windows. The heart-wood is of a light red colour, very like mahogany, which it much resembles in other respects.

It is in great request among the natives for doors and doorframes, on account of its fragrant odour. It takes a fine polish, is a good material for joiners' work where much strength is not required, for when thoroughly dry it becomes brittle, and is apt to snap at the joints.

The weight of a cubic foot is about 51 lbs. The cohesive force of a square inch is G940 lbs., and the breaking weight in the middle of a piece 1 foot long between the supports and 1 inch square, is 586 lbs.