Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Santalum

Species:

Santalum album

USDA Symbol:

SAAL16

Growth Characteristics

Height:

900 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy loam soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers low-nutrient, semi-arid conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds are best sown fresh; germination is improved when sown near a host plant as this species is a root hemiparasite.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI