Arbor Mundi
Indian Sandalwood Bonsai

Indian Sandalwood Bonsai

NameIndian Sandalwood Bonsai
Species NameSantalum album
Common NameIndian Sandalwood
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container Typeunknown
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualityunknown
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHighly fragrant heartwood; hemiparasitic growth habit requiring host plants; small, attractive flowers.

Description

This entry represents an Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album) specimen, known for its highly fragrant wood. While only its small, reddish-green flowers are visible in the image, the species can be cultivated into various bonsai styles, though it presents significant cultivation challenges due to its hemiparasitic nature.

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