SANDALWOOD PLANTATIONS SPECIES

Santalum album - Sandalwood

Santalum album is a South Asian parasitic species with one of the highest valued timbers per weight. A plantation project has developed in the north of Western Australia in Kununurra. Seed is collected from 8-year-old trees of superior form and growth. We offer seed treatment services for optimum germination.

Host species for Santalum album.

Three host species have been identified as suitable for plantation grown Santalum album. They are Cathormion umbellatum, a locally grown legume; Dalbergia latifolia and Acacia mangium

Santalum spicatum - Native sandalwood

The native sandalwood is a parasitic species used in plantation projects north of Perth. The seed has been collected from trees in areas identified as good oil producing sources. We offer seed treatment services for optimum germination.

Host species for Santalum Spicatum

Three species have been identified as suitable for plantation grown Santalum spicatum depending on the soil type. The species are Acacia accuminata, A.microbotrya and A.saligna.