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Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo

Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo June 11, 2006. Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Library.

Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo	Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo
Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo	Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia sissoo

Indian Rosewood Tree Dalbergia sissoo, Bean and Acacia Family: ( Fabaceae ) ( Leguminosae ), Indian Rosewood Tree. Also called: Sissoo Tree, India Teakwood, Hindi- Shisham, sissoo Bengali- shisu Tamil – Sisu, Telgu- Sinsupa. Evergreen to semi-deciduous, large, open, and erect tree with delicate, oval-pointed leaves, requiring a large amount of water. In fact people in Lake Havasu area have had watering difficulty with this plant. Brittle, Could easily break in monsoon storms. In Glendale people do not seem to be experiencing these problems. Height: 30 to 50 feet, spread to 30 feet. Flowers: Insignificant flowers, exceptionally fragrant white to yellowish white, pea-like, to 2 cm long, nearly sessile; formed in axillary clusters. Flowering Time: March - April. Leaves: Leathery, pubescent when young, glabrous later; alternate, to 8 cm long, comprising 3 to 7 leaflets, broadly elliptical to obovate. Bark: Brown to reddish-brown. Fruit: Brown, flat, almost oblong, 1 cm long and 4 mm wide. Found: Origin, native to India, Pakistan and Nepal. Elevation: 850 to 1,600 Feet. Habitat: Landscaping. Considered a Xeriscape Landscaping plant; however it uses a great deal of water. Miscellaneous: Photos taken at June 11, 2006. Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Library.