Patents Assigned to Southern Plant Group
  • Patent number: PP25770
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘sPg-3-003’, characterized by its compact and upright globular plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark red-colored developing leaves; numerous flowers with white-colored petals and red purple-colored sepals; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: Akira Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP25832
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum plant named ‘sPg-3-002’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark burgundy and green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; creamy white-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: Yuji Suzuki
  • Patent number: PP25833
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘sPg-3-007’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; dark purple-colored stems leaves; light yellow-colored developing leaves occasionally with dark green-colored speckles; relatively small fully developed leaves that are dark green in color; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: Carroll T. Stephens
  • Patent number: PP29472
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia plant named ‘WAH-08AG’, characterized by its bright yellow-green colored foliage that transitions to greyed-orange in the fall, foliage that resists burning with increased temperature and sunlight, and moderately vigorous, compact, dense pyramidal growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: William A. Head
  • Patent number: PP30239
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia plant named ‘WAH-LM’, characterized by its fragrant, single-type, white-colored inflorescences, glossy, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: William A. Head
  • Patent number: PP31017
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of gardenia plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘WAH-SP’, is provided which forms double, medium sized, fragrant, white colored inflorescences. Attractive, glossy, dark green colored foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is wide and low. The new variety is well suited for proving attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: SOUTHERN PLANT GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: William A. Head
  • Patent number: PP31088
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gardenia plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘WAH-SG’, is provided which forms single, small sized, fragrant, white colored inflorescences. Attractive, glossy, dark green colored foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The vegetation is moderately vigorous and the growth habit is tight, compact, and rounded. The new variety is well suited for proving attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: SOUTHERN PLANT GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: William A. Head