How to grow Quandong

Santalum acuminatum

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Growing Quandong from seed

Seed difficult to prepare for planting as special preparation is required.

Transplanting Quandong

Transplanting is not recommended as it is parasitic to surrounding plants and breaking these roots could kill the plant.

has to be planted out once established so roots can seek out a host.

How long does Quandong take to grow?

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Quandong Folklore & Trivia

a popular bush food

The seed is very high in flammable oils, like a candle-nut, therefore, it is able to be burnt as an illuminant. The wood is also oily and is useful for starting a fire as a friction stick.¹

Other names for Quandong

desert quandong

Footnotes

¹ Wikipedia entry on quandong