Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

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Description: Santalum acuminatum 'Frahn's Paringa Gem', Taken: 24 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] ACRA NO: Acc 1079 Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Santalum acuminatum 'Frahn's Paringa Gem'

File Number

1792

ACRA Field Book Number

1075

Registration Date

19/11/2021

Application Received

31/10/2003

Family

Santalaceae

Cultivar Name

Santalum acuminatum 'Frahn's Paringa Gem'

Origin

A selection from a seed germination event. Phenotypic Selection: seeds were collected from Santalum acuminatum trees throughout the South Australian and Victorian Mallee regions. Further selection was made from trees that had fruit with desirable characteristics. They were propagated and a genotype trial was established near Paringa, SA on the property of Dudley and Lyla Frahn. The trial was closely monitored for 20 years with ‘Frahn’s Paringa Gem’ being selected from the trial for further propagation. PBR Status Granted: 30-Mar-2006 Terminated: 04-Aug-2008

Characteristics

Selection criteria: the characteristics that distinguished the selected plant from other plants in the trial were desirable fruit size (length 20-30mm), fruit colour, high yield, even cropping habit, freestone fruit and medium flavour intensity with no meaty aftertaste. Distinctive characters: dark red colour, relatively small size, smooth skin, open calyx.

Cultivation

Ornamental small tree useful for shade. Is a parasite and survives off the roots of other plants. Best in well drained soils in hot climates. Attracts birds and butterflies. Bush food.

Publication

Plant Varieties Journal Volume 17, Issue 1

Colour Coding

RHS Colour Chart Fresh Fruit skin colour red 53A; Mature Fruit colour 187B - 185A

Propagation

Cuttings or grafting onto suitable rootstock.

Applicant Name

Red Ochre Produce Pty Ltd

Uses

Shade, bush food

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

-

NSL ID

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