About
Santalum album, Indian sandalwood, is a semi-parasitic, slow-growing tropical tree producing the richly fragrant heartwood used worldwide in perfumery, incense and carving. An ornamental and commercially valuable tree for a frost-free, sunny garden or large heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Santalum, the sandalwoods, are evergreen, semi-parasitic trees and shrubs producing richly fragrant heartwood. Grown in frost-free gardens and heated glasshouses as ornamental and commercially valuable plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.