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Dalbergia sissoo, Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood

Dalbergia sissoo

Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: India, Pakistan and Afghanistan
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, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood
Dalbergia sissoo, Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood
Dalbergia sissoo, Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood
Dalbergia sissoo, Sisu, Sissoo, Indian Rosewood


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