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Santalum Species, Coastal Sandalwood

Santalumellipticum

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Genus

Santalum (SAN-tal-um)

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Species

ellipticum (ee-LIP-tih-kum)

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Synonym

Santalum cuneatum

Santalum littorale

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Velvet/Fuzzy

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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