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Santalum Album Seeds
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Santalum Album Seeds - Indian Sandalwood, Edible Evergreen, Drought-Tolerant, Fragrant Borders, Cottage Outdoor
Product Overview:
Santalum Album, commonly known as Indian Sandalwood, is a slow-growing evergreen tree highly valued for its fragrant heartwood. Known for its aromatic qualities, this tree is a prized addition to gardens, particularly in cottage and border plantings. Sandalwood has both medicinal and culinary uses, and its oil is famously extracted for perfumes and other products. Aside from its fragrant wood, the tree itself is an attractive evergreen, drought-tolerant, and perfect for various outdoor environments.
Key Features:
- Common Name: Indian Sandalwood
- Scientific Name: Santalum Album
- Plant Type: Evergreen tree
- Flower Color: Small, pale yellow-green blooms
- Growth Habit: Slow-growing, reaching 10–15 feet
- Watering Needs: Low once established; drought-tolerant
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Fragrance: Strong, aromatic, especially in the heartwood
- Culinary Uses: Used in small quantities in certain dishes
- Medicinal Uses: Known in traditional medicine for various uses
Benefits of Indian Sandalwood:
- Fragrant Wood: The primary feature of Santalum Album is its fragrant heartwood, which is used in perfumes, incense, and therapeutic products. The scent becomes stronger as the tree matures.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, this tree can thrive in dry conditions, making it suitable for areas with limited rainfall or in xeriscape gardens.
- Edible Uses: Sandalwood is occasionally used in culinary applications, though it’s more famous for its aromatic properties than its flavor. In some cuisines, the wood is used in small amounts for infusions or flavorings.
- Evergreen: Indian Sandalwood provides year-round foliage and beauty, maintaining its lush, green appearance throughout the seasons.
- Attractive in Borders & Cottage Gardens: Its compact growth makes it ideal for planting along garden borders or in cottage-style landscapes, where its subtle beauty can be appreciated without overwhelming other plants.
- Low Maintenance: Sandalwood trees are easy to grow once established, requiring minimal water and care. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, adding versatility to planting designs.
Growing Instructions:
- Planting: Plant seeds in well-draining soil, and ensure that the area has plenty of sunlight. Sandalwood trees are slow-growing and need patience to reach maturity.
- Watering: Sandalwood trees are drought-tolerant once established but should be watered regularly during the early stages of growth.
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate some shade, more sunlight will encourage better growth and stronger aromatic properties in the wood.
- Soil Type: Prefers sandy or slightly acidic soil with good drainage. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.
- Spacing: Space trees about 6 to 10 feet apart to allow for growth and to maintain air circulation.
Why Choose Santalum Album Seeds?
Indian Sandalwood is not only a prized tree for its fragrant wood but also a resilient and adaptable evergreen for gardens. With its slow growth, it makes an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy a long-term investment in both aesthetic beauty and aromatic quality. Its low-maintenance nature and suitability for drought-prone areas make it perfect for various landscaping designs.
Grow your own fragrant Indian Sandalwood tree with these seeds and enjoy its beauty and aroma for years to come.