Dear Sir
Cultivation Practices:
Sappan is a small thorny spreading tree, grows up to 10 m in height and the wood reaches 15-30 cm in diameter. It bears 3-4 seeds, ellipsoid, brown to black coloured. Seeds propagate Sappan and it is a fast growing tree. Seeds are viable only for 3 months. Seeds require scarification or hot water treatment (10 min. at 50-60 deg C) for easy germination.
Within a year's time the plant reaches a height of 3-5 m and begins to bloom in April and continues till December. Flowers are golden yellow in colour and are cross-pollinated by bees, butterflies and insects. Fruit set starts after 5-15 days of flowering. They come to maturity in three months' time. Only few seeds mature. Sappan is cultivated as a horticultural plant for its large compound leaves and bright yellow flowers. Its branches when interlaced make a strong barrier, hence, it is considered as a live fencing plant.
kirti
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