Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Apply 15-10-9 NPK, Fertilize in early spring, light feeding and water solubles
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Regenerate tissues, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Grown for shade, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
DALBERGIA sissoo
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Indian Rosewood, Sissoo
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
शीशम
In German
Elefant von Apple
Rosenholz
In French
Elephant d'Apple
bois de rose
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Palo de rosa
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Rosewood
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
pau-rosa
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Rosewood
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Rosewood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Fabales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elephant Apple and Rosewood
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Rosewood? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Rosewood. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Rosewood doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Rosewood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Apple and Rosewood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Rosewood
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Rosewood is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Rosewood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rosewood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Rosewood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Rosewood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Rosewood Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Rosewood physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Rosewood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Rosewood are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Rosewood flower color: White, Yellow and Pink
- Rosewood leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Rosewood
Care of Elephant Apple and Rosewood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Rosewood pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove all suckers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rosewood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.