Shisham

Dalbergia sissoo

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh (riverine/canal belt)

Fast-growing timber and shade tree; performs best near canals/streams; avoid chronically waterlogged sites.

Planting & care

Best planting: Feb–Mar; also Jul–Aug. Choose well-drained sites; give support stake when young; regular watering in first year.