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🌳 Sheesham Tree

Basic Information

• Common Name: Sheesham
• English Name: Indian Rosewood
• Hindi Name: शीशम
• Scientific Name: Dalbergia sissoo
• Family: Fabaceae
• Native To: Indian Subcontinent

Features of Sheesham Tree

• Large deciduous tree with spreading branches
• Produces high-quality, fragrant hardwood
• Long lifespan and drought-resistant
• Improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation

Uses & Benefits

• Wood used for furniture, doors, and musical instruments
• Provides excellent shade
• Used in traditional medicine
• Acts as a windbreak tree

Interesting Facts

• One of the most valued timber trees in India
• Wood becomes stronger with age
• Commonly planted along highways and canals