Apart from its suitability to provide shade and for Afforestation the wood of the neem tree is very much in demand. The trunk and branches are ideal for building being both strong and rather resistant to termites. It is also used for firewood and in the making of charcoal.
There is an important point to remember when using neem for firewood: If, as is common practice in many countries, the branches and the top of the tree are regularly pruned, it will be some time before the trees again produce fruit as they will first try to re-establish branches. Thus the combined use of the neem tree for insecticide and firewood is only possible when the tree is left undisturbed for several years. In other words: In order to produce insecticide, the original branches should be left intact (fruit production begins in 3 – 4 years). Only trees that are at least 10 years old should be used for firewood and only after the younger trees, planted later, have begun to produce sufficient fruit.