Dalbergia Sissoo Plant, commonly known as Indian Rosewood or Shisham, is a strong and adaptable deciduous tree valued for its attractive foliage, spreading canopy and vigorous growth. Its natural form makes it suitable for both functional and ornamental landscape planting.
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About this plant
Dalbergia sissoo is a strong, fast-growing tree known in India as Shisham, Sheesham or Indian Rosewood. It grows tall, spreads a wide canopy and does well in hot, sunny climates. It is used for shade, avenue planting and farm boundaries, and it is also well known for its useful wood.
Plant’s Description:
- Botanical Name: Dalbergia sissoo
- Common Name: Indian Rosewood, Shisham, Sissoo
- Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Climate: Tropical and subtropical climates
- Foliage: Green, pinnate compound leaves with small heart-shaped to oval leaflets
- Flowers: Small, pale yellow to whitish flowers produced in branched clusters
- Landscape Use: Avenues, parks, roadsides, large gardens, shade planting, institutional landscapes and landscape development
Where you can use it
- Roadside and avenue plantation
- Parks and large gardens
- Farm boundaries and farmland
- Schools, colleges and industrial campuses
- Landscape and green belt projects
Simple growing tips
- Plant in a sunny spot. This tree does not grow well in heavy shade.
- Use well-drained soil. Avoid places where water stands for long.
- Water regularly in the first year until the plant is established.
- The best time to plant is usually the rainy season.
- Leave enough space around each tree, since it grows large.
