Sissoo Plant (Pack of 5)
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The sissoo plant (scientifically known as Dalbergia sissoo and commonly called Sheesham or Indian rosewood) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree native to the Indian subcontinent.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
APPEARANCE: Grows up to 25 meters tall with a crooked trunk and a spreading, light crown.
LEAVES: Leathery, alternate, and pinnately compound with 3 to 5 distinct leaflets.
FLOWERS: Small, fragrant, and whitish to pinkish in tight clusters.
ROOTS: Deep taproot system with many surface roots that can send up new plant suckers.
GROWING REQUIREMENTS
SUNLIGHT: Thrives best in full, direct sunlight.
SOIL: Prefers loose, well-draining, sandy-loam soils. It fixes nitrogen in the soil.
WATERING: Needs regular watering while young; mature trees tolerate long dry spells.
USES AND BENEFITS
TIMBER: Yields durable, high-value wood used for premium furniture and flooring.
ENVIRONMENTAL: Planted along roadsides and fields for shade, windbreaks, and erosion control.
MEDICINAL: Traditional Ayurveda uses various parts of the tree to treat skin ailments and other minor conditions.