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Santalum lanceolatum

Plum Bush

A beautiful tree with thick drooping grey-green leaves, small creamy bell-flowers, and an edible purple fruit. A semi-parasitic plant growing to 3 metres tall and tolerating a variety of soils, it obtains water and nutrients from host plants growing nearby.

  • Bush tucker

  • Screening

  • Bird and butterfly attracting

  • Attractive

  • Moderate water

  • Drought tolerant

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