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Sandalwood has a special place in Indian tradition where it is being used from cradle to cremation. The commercial value of sandalwood and its essential oil has very high due to its use in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, aromatherapy, soap industry, and perfumery. Sandalwood trees have been cultivated since antiquity for their yellowish heartwood, which plays a major role in many funeral ceremonies and religious rites. The trees are slow-growing, usually taking about 30 years for the heartwood to reach an economically useful thickness. Sandalwood Tree Facts Explore intriguing facts about the Sandalwood tree, prized for its fragrant heartwood, aromatic oil, and cultural significance. Learn about its botanical name (Santalum album), native range, and historical uses in perfumery, religious rituals, and traditional medicine. Sandalwood Tree Care Discover essential care tips for growing and maintaining Sandalwood trees in tropical and subtropical climates. From selecting suitable planting sites to managing soil, water, and ... Santalum album is an evergreen tree that grows between 4–9 metres (13–30 feet). [4] The tree is variable in habit, usually upright to sprawling, and may intertwine with other species. The plant parasitises the roots of other tree species, with a haustorium adaptation on its own roots, but without major detriment to its hosts. [5]
