Desert Quandong Nuts

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Desert Quandong Nuts cracked open showing white flesh and brown husk

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Shows how desert quandong fruits can fruit together like cherries

(3/6) Shows how desert quandong fruits can fruit together like cherries By Liz Tanswell [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Shows just one desert quandong being held in the hand for size comparison

(4/6) Shows just one desert quandong being held in the hand for size comparison By Liz Tanswell [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Shows a fruiting Desert Quandong tree full of the bright red quandong fruits

(5/6) Shows a fruiting Desert Quandong tree full of the bright red quandong fruits By Liz Tanswell [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Shows a close up of desert quandong ripening on the tree

(6/6) Shows a close up of desert quandong ripening on the tree By Liz Tanswell [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

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Quandong - Desert

Santalum acuminatum
Fruit Trees > Bush foods Australia > Quandong - Desert
Widely dispersed throughout the inland, dry woodland and central deserts of Australia, the species and its fruit are referred to as Quandong, one of our best known bush foods. Qunadong requires a host tree, as it is a hemi-parasite requiring macro-nutrien... Read More

$59.00

Specifications of Quandong - Desert

Preferred Climate Arid (Dry), Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Quandong - Desert Reviews & Tips

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Robert Webb
6y ago

Narromine , NSW, Australia

Quandong - Nectarbrook

Seedlings must be sheltered from direct sunlight in inland summer heat. They are an extremely fickle tree to grow to maturity. Hope to have my first fruit in two years time .

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