Blue sandalwood (Pteroceltis tatarinowii)
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.
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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
Images of Blue sandalwood
Quickly Identify Blue sandalwood
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Distinct gray-brown bark with peeling texture, revealing smooth surface beneath.
2
Broadly ovate leaves with serrated margins, transitioning from green to yellow in fall.
3
Small green flowers in inconspicuous clusters, lacking scent, and measuring 0.1 inches (2-3 mm).
4
Winged samara fruit, 0.5-0.7 inches (1.27-1.78 cm), light brown to tan color.
5
Brown stem with white lenticels, irregular branching pattern at approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) diameter.
Scientific Classification of Blue sandalwood
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Hemp
Genus
Pteroceltis
Species
Blue sandalwood
