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Quandong - Desert

Santalum acuminatum

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

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Pot Vol.	2L
Height	20-30cm
Propagation Method	Seedling
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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

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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 .