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Dalbergia sissoo, known commonly as North Indian rosewood or shisham, is a fast-growing, hardy, deciduous rosewood tree native to the Indian subcontinent and southern Iran. D. sissoo is a large, crooked tree with long, leathery leaves and whitish or pink flowers.
Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo) Common Name(s): Sissoo, Sheesham. Scientific Name: Dalbergia sissoo. Distribution: Primarily northern India, Nepal, and Pakistan, as well as Western Asia; also grown on plantations. Tree Size: 35-65 ft (10-20 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 48 lbs/ft 3 (770 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic ...
Aug 17, 2022 · If you are thinking of growing an Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo), you’ll need to learn in advance the requirements for Indian rosewood care. Read on for other Dalbergia sissoo information and tips about inviting Indian rosewood trees into your garden.
Other services: Dalbergia sissoo has an unusual amenity use as a host for orchids. The sub-Himalayas, the homeland of D. sissoo, abound with a variety of orchids, many of which are known throughout the world for their beauty.
Dalbergia sissoo is a very useful multipurpose tree, extensively planted as single trees or in village woodlots, and in linear or block plantations, in countries of south Asia, particularly Pakistan and India (from the Indus to Assam).
Mar 22, 2020 · Dalbergia sissoo is best known internationally as a premier timber species of the rosewood genus. However, sissoo is also an important fuelwood, shade, shelter and fodder tree. With its multiple products, tolerance of light frosts and long dry seasons, this species deserves greater consideration for agroforestry applications.
Aug 19, 2021 · General Information. Scientific name: Dalbergia sissoo. Pronunciation: dal-BERG-ee-uh SIS-oo. Common name (s): indian rosewood. Family: Fabaceae. USDA hardiness zones: 10A through 11 (Figure 2) Origin: native to India and Pakistan.
