Blue sandalwood

Blue sandalwood (Pteroceltis tatarinowii)

Blue sandalwood, also known as Qing tan

Blue sandalwood originates from China and has played important roles in the region's cultural history. Fiber from the bark has long been used to create Xuan paper, the traditional paper for Chinese calligraphy and paintings. Blue sandalwood timber and oil are considered high-class products, and the trees themselves are planted ornamentally.

Key Facts About Blue sandalwood

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Attributes of Blue sandalwood

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
20 m
Spread
9 m to 12 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow

Scientific Classification of Blue sandalwood

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Hemp
Genus
Pteroceltis
Species
Blue sandalwood