Red Sandalwood Tree

Adenanthera pavonina, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Java PlumSyzygium cumini

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Mahua TreeMadhuca longifolia

Nitrogen Fixation

Black Monkey OrangeStrychnos madagascariensis

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow FlamboyantPeltophorum pterocarpum

Both are large leguminous trees that compete intensively for canopy dominance and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimber ProductionSeed Oil Production

Edible Parts

Young LeavesSeeds (Cooked)

Medicinal Uses

Bark For Skin ConditionsLeaves For Inflammation

Common Questions

What zones does Red Sandalwood Tree grow in?

Red Sandalwood Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Red Sandalwood Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Red Sandalwood Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Red Sandalwood Tree?

Good companions for Red Sandalwood Tree include Java Plum, Mahua Tree, Black Monkey Orange.

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