🌳 Shisham
✅ Native

Shisham

Dalbergia sissoo · Fabaceae

Also known as: Sissoo

Premium furniture timber; nitrogen-fixing; used in canal-bank and agroforestry planting

🗺️ Native range in India: Sub-Himalayan tract and northern plains, along rivers

Why Shisham is a great native choice

  • Premium furniture timber
  • nitrogen-fixing
  • used in canal-bank and agroforestry planting
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Frequently asked questions

Is Shisham native to India?

Yes. Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) is native to India. Premium furniture timber; nitrogen-fixing; used in canal-bank and agroforestry planting

What are the benefits of Shisham?

Key benefits include: Premium furniture timber; nitrogen-fixing; used in canal-bank and agroforestry planting.

Should I plant Shisham?

Yes, Shisham is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R8, R10. See full references.

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