How long does red sandalwood take to grow?

The tree starts flowering after around seven years, and the tree trunk develops fragrant heartwood after 10 years. Sandalwood saplings should be planted in well drained soil and watered frugally on alternate days. Reduce the volume of water as the years go by.

Where does red sandalwood grow?

the Eastern Ghats
Red Sandalwood Pterocarpus santalinus santalinus, commonly known as Red Sandalwood, is a native and endemic to India and can only be found in the southern parts of the Eastern Ghats. It is a small tree that grows to 5-8 meters in height and has a dark grayish bark.

What is special about red sandalwood?

Red sandalwood is a tree. The wood at the center of the trunk (heartwood) is used as medicine. Red sandalwood is used for treating digestive tract problems, fluid retention, and coughs; and for “blood purification.” In manufacturing, red sandalwood is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.

What is the cost of 1 Kg red sandalwood?

What is the cost of red sandalwood? Red sandalwood is sold at an average price range of Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per kilogram.

Is it legal to grow Red Sandalwood?

As per Section 108 of the Karnataka Forest (Amendment) Act 2001, sandalwood tree grown in a specific land is the property of the owner of the land. Hence, anybody can grow sandalwood without any apprehensions.

What is the cost of Red Sandalwood per kg?

Red sandalwood is sold at an average price range of Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per kilogram.

Why red sandal is illegal in India?

The government banned red sandalwood logging in 2000 after the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species said the tree was at risk of extinction if not protected. There is no accurate count of the number of trees remaining across the 2,000 square miles of arid, hilly forests that are their main habitat.

Is red sandalwood costly?

“A tonne of red sanders fetches up to Rs 20 lakh in India but its international landing price is above Rs 50-80 lakh,” a forest officer from the Vellore range said last year.