Shami Tree (Prosopis cineraria/Persian mesquite or ghaf)

🌳 Sacred Shami tree (Prosopis cineraria) — one of the most revered trees in Hinduism and Islam; associated with Vijayadashami/Dussehra ☀️ Full sun required — at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight; extremely drought and heat tolerant 💧 Minimal watering — drought-tolerant; deep watering once every 1–2 weeks; thrives in arid conditions 🌡️ Thrives in hot, arid to semi-arid climates (0°C to 50°C); the classic tree of Rajasthan and dry India 📐 Small to medium tree 3–7 m tall — slender, feathery foliage; nitrogen-fixing for soil improvement 🏆 National tree of UAE and state tree of Rajasthan — extremely drought-hardy and culturally significant