CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 8 to 12 inches
3Watering – Water when top 1–2 inches of soil are dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 50 to 100 feet
3.Leaves Color – Light to dark green, compound leaves
4.Flowers – Small, white to yellowish, fragrant
5.Type – Outdoor, shade tree, timber and avenue planting
6.Feed – Organic compost every 3–4 months
7.Watering – Moderate; water well during dry spells
8.Soil – Well-drained loamy to sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Thrives in full sunlight
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–104°F (20°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, spacious spot with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole 1.5 feet deep and wide.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the center of the hole.
4.Refill soil and press firmly around the base.
5.Water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Dalbergia sissoo
2.Common names: Indian Rosewood, Shisham, Sissoo
3.Hindi: शीशम (Shīsham)
4.Tamil: சீஷம் மரம் (Cīṣam Maram)
5.Telugu: షీషం చెట్టు (Ṣīṣam Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಶೀಶಂ ಮರ (Śīśam Mara)
7.Marathi: शिसव (Śisav)
8.Malayalam: ശീശം മരം (Śīśam Maram)