Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Santalum

Species:

Santalum spicatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

red, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Regenerates from seed after fire; fire stimulates germination in some populations.

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Propagation & Germination

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Notes:

Seeds require mechanical scarification (nicking) to break physical dormancy; germination can be erratic.

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