Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu)

Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) creamy yellow flowers on a leafy branch close up against white background.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) branch with clusters of creamy yellow flowers and small oval green leaves.

Botanical name: Dalbergia sissoo

Common names: Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

USDA Zone: 9-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous

After teak, it is the most important cultivated timber tree in India, planted on roadsides, and as a shade tree for tea plantations. Sissoo makes first class cabinetry and furniture. It is used for plywood, agricultural, and musical instruments, skis, carvings, boats, floorings, etc. The leaves are used for fodder.

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Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) yellow flower clusters on branch with light green leaves close up
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) flower clusters appearing on a dense leafy branch with light green foliage
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) plant with light green leaves and flower clusters on many thin branches.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) branches covered in light green leaves alongside numerous clusters of small pale flowers.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) tree with green leaves and brown pods under clear blue sky.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) tree branches loaded with many green leaves and thin brown hanging pods.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) green leaves and small yellow flower cluster, close up branch detail.
Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) green leaves attached to a branch with a small yellow flower cluster.


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