Description
Shisham is a medium to large deciduous tree, native to India, with a light crown which reproduces by seeds and sucke
Shisham is a medium to large deciduous tree, native to India, with a light crown which reproduces by seeds and sucke Pods are oblong, flat, thin, strap-like 4-8 cm long, 1 cm wide, and light brown. They contain 1-5 flat bean-shaped seeds 8-10 mm long.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 52500 |
| Common Name | Indian rosewood, Shisham, Sheesham |
| Height | 25 m |
| Flower Colour | Whitish to pink |
| Bloom Time | Between February and April |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Planting and care
- Sissoo seeds, cuttings and container seedlings are best planted in the spring
- The seeds will remain viable for a few months, but you can store them for up to four years in a sealed container
- Soak the seeds in water for two days before sowing; 60 to 80 percent should germinate in one to three weeks
- Seedlings and young trees are demanding in light but sensitive to wildfires
Dalbergia sissoo care
- The tree is native to Bangladesh
- It originates in the foothills of the Himalaya in Pakistan, Nepal, India, and Bangladesh; it has been introduced into irrigated plantations in various parts of India, Pakistan, and Africa
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Soil | Sandy to clay soils and gravelly substrates, moderately tolerant to salinity |
| Temperature | 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F) |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |