Red sandalwood trees

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Hi all, I need some help/suggestions with my new seedling.  Recently I acquired some Red Sandalwood Tree seeds, which I have been fortunate enough to have two germinate so far.  I read that they need a nitrogen fixation plant close to them.  I am located in South Florida and was wondering 1) if anyone has some suggestions for a shorter (15’-25’) tree for my purposes 2) if anyone is familiar with South Florida where I can obtain a small specimen.  It would be nice if it would flower and possibly be unique. 

Also if anyone is growing a Red Sandalwood Tree I would appreciate any knowledge you gained about growing. Thanks, any pictures would also be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[carver]

Have you considered a nitrogen fixing ground cover? It would probably be more efficient and less competition for the sandalwood.

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39 minutes ago, carver said:

Have you considered a nitrogen fixing ground cover? It would probably be more efficient and less competition for the sandalwood.

yes I would, as I am not familiar with the ins and outs of nitrogen fixing.  I seen options but was unsure of weather groundcoverings would do the job well enough.  The coverings I saw are pretty aggressive, maybe they are good enough.  I must ask for more educated opinions.  thanks.  that gives me other avenues to look into if you believe it might actually be more efficient. 

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Anyone else experienced with nitrogen fixing?  Carver has suggested groundcover, would the roots of such support a tree?  Also I read that the nitrogen fixing plant needs to die to release it's nitrogen into the ground so that other plants can benefit, is this true?

[CocoPete]

Is your Sandalwood tree still alive? I’m in FL also and considering growing some