Dalbergia sissoo (sheesham) — Tree

Overview

Dalbergia sissoo is a tree tree in the genus Dalbergia, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Dalbergia sissoo grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include specimen tree and timber production. It is native to Afghanistan, Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and West Himalaya.

About

Dalbergia sissoo is a deciduous tree grown for its timber and as a specimen planting. It originates from the Indian subcontinent and adjoining regions and is valued where a single-trunk tree is required. It favours full sun on neutral loam with good drainage and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It flowers from July to September with whitish to pink blooms.

About the genus

Dalbergia is a large genus of small to medium-size trees, shrubs and lianas in the pea family, Fabaceae, subfamily Faboideae. It was recently assigned to the informal monophyletic Dalbergia clade : the Dalbergieae.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dalbergia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1b

Plant details

Dalbergia sissoo size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Tree
Habit: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Specimen tree, timber production
Native to: Afghanistan, Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, West Himalaya