Shisham / Indian rosewood

Care snapshot

A valuable timber and shade tree used in agroforestry; performs best where roots can access sufficient moisture.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season

Monsoon planting

Time to flowering or harvest

Timber harvest generally takes many years; depends on management

Common pests

Defoliating caterpillars, borers

Common diseases

Dieback, root rot