PLANT OF THE WEEK Santalum Acuminatum, or the Quandong

The Quandong is a truly unique native Australian fruit.

Found in the arid and semi-arid regions of all Australian mainland states. We have many examples in Sunraysia.

Quandong trees can tolerate high soil salinity levels and often rely for their complete water requirements from the root systems of host plants.

Across their native distribu...