Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu)

Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) creamy yellow flowers on a leafy branch close up against white background.

Botanical name: Dalbergia sissoo

Common names: Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersDeciduous plant

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
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Dalbergia sissoo (Sisu) green leaves and small yellow flower cluster, close up branch detail.


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