Seeds of the Sissoo tree

Number 300 seeds Common name: Sersoua - Sismal Scientific name: Dalbergia sissoo Also known as: Sasmal Sersoua tree - Sismal: A perennial tree from the genus Sasm, from the legume family, height 25 meters with a circumference of 180 cm at the base of the trunk, its leaves are deciduous, arranged in a spiral and interlaced in an incomplete manner, evergreen. • Flower of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Small yellow flowers, bloom in summer. • Fruit and seeds of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Its fruit is pod-shaped, with one brown seed inside each fruit, rectangular in shape. • Sowing season for the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Planted in spring, but can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural nurseries and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, with access to sunlight or sufficient lighting for the plant. • Suitable climate and soil for the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Grows well in sandy and alluvial soils and near rivers, but does not grow in heavy clay soils. Tolerates a wide range of temperatures: 0–50°C. Needs sunlight and shade, resistant to frost and drought, watered regularly. • Method of cultivating the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Reproduces by seeds, which are soaked in water for two days before planting at a depth of 0.5 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: Oil of rosewood is extracted from the tree, which has effective properties for cell growth and tissue regeneration. It is used to remove wrinkles and treat acne, as well as in some perfumes. Its wood is used to make household furniture. • Native habitat of the Sersoua - Sismal tree: Originally from India, it is cultivated in Saudi Arabia and many Arab countries.