Quandong (Santalum acuminatum)

Family: Santalaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Santalum acuminatum is an evergreen Shrub. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. It can be dried for later use. Seed. Oily and nutritious, but not very palatable. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It can be dried for later use.; Oily and nutritious, but not very palatable.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils in the dry interior, also in loamy and clay soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)