Dalbergia sissoo (North Indian Rose wood)
Dalbergia sissoo, often known as North Indian rosewood or shisham, is a deciduous rosewood tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent and southern Iran. It's a crooked, big tree with long, leathery leaves and white or pink blooms. When growing in the open, trunks are frequently twisted. Leathery, alternating, pinnately complex, and lengthy leaves. Flowers are white to pink in colour, fragrant, almost sessile, long, and arranged in dense clusters. Pods are light brown, oblong, flat, thin, and strap-like. They have one to five flat, bean-shaped seeds that are long and thin.
Very Drought tolerant. Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen
Botanical Name : Dalbergia sissoo
Common Name : North Indian Rose wood
Height 83 ft
Spread : 5- 10 ft
Germination Info : No pre-treatment required
Hardiness zone : 9-11
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 750