Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Berberis thunbergii plant is provided that was the result of controlled breeding. A dwarf, generally compact, broad, and low-mounding growth habit is displayed. New foliage bears a bright red-purple coloration, and the mature foliage displays attractive variegation. The margins of the mature foliage are golden and the center is dark burgundy. A rapid growth rate between internodes of relatively short length is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus×cerasifera plant is provided that was discovered as a seedling of unknown parentage in a cultivated area among trees of the ‘Newport’ variety (non-patented in the United States). A dense upright columnar growth habit is displayed. The young foliage is copper-red in coloration and at full maturity assumes an attractive deep-purple coloration. Rapid growth is displayed and a larger caliper trunk is formed at an early age. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of inkberry, which was discovered by me as a sport in a block of Ilex on my cultivated property, at Perry, Ohio. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel variety of glabra compacta, Ilex, having unusual and distinctive characteristics, now available as Nordic, a trademarked plant of Lake County Nursery Exchange, Inc.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of flowery Malus crab apple tree, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a combination of a profusion of annual bloom and extremely long-persisting, highly-ornamental fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of hybrid maple, which was discovered by me as a variant in a block of Acer on my cultivated property at Perry, Ohio. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cultivar of an Acer rubrum.times.Acer saccharinum cross having unusual and distinctive characteristics, now available as Celzam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of olive plant, which was discovered by me as a seedling variant growing on my cultivated property at Perry, Ohio. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cultivar of Elaeagnues umbellata having unusually upright growth and a width at maturity of 5 feet.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of dwarf flowering crab apple tree named Guinzam is provided. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Sargent crab apple tree (nonpatented in the United States). For instance, the new variety forms attractive dark pink buds which open into blossoms which simultaneously range in color from pure white to pink, generally forms stronger lateral branches having a larger diameter, and generally forms larger leaves and fruit. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ornamental pear tree named Valzam is provided. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Cleveland Select variety of callery pear tree (nonpatented in the United States). For instance, the new variety is shorter in stature with a more compact branching structure having less scaffolding, generally forms lateral branches having a larger diameter, forms lateral branches leaving the tree at a lesser angle giving the tree a more pyramidal form, and forms larger and darker leaves which turn a brighter and more intense shade of red approximately two weeks earlier. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation and/or for shade purposes in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of dwarf flowering crab apple tree named Lanzam is provided. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Toringo crab apple tree (nonpatented in the United States). For instance, the new variety forms attractive dark red buds which open into white blossoms, has a compact and twiggy growth habit, has ovate-elliptic leaves, and consistently produces distinctive golden-colored fruit. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Green Ash tree named Cimmzam is provided. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the typical Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green Ash treen (nonpatented in the United States). For instance, the new variety generally is a stronger grower which forms a trunk and branches having a larger diameter; forms lateral branches which leave the tree at a lesser angle and in a more uniform pattern; form leaves that are larger, thicker, and darker in coloration; forms new foliage in the spring later and drops its leaves in the fall later; and exhibits a distinctive fall foliage coloration pattern. Such fall foliage coloration successively changes from deep burgundy to apricot to orange-yellow. The new variety is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation and well serves as a distinctive and colorful shade tree for growing in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lonicera, ‘Logozam’, characterized by its large bright yellow fragrant flowers, its upright and rounded plant habit, its red fruit, its dark green foliage, and its vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Philadelphus coronaria, ‘Romanizam’, that is characterized by its foliage that is spring and summer and turns a golden yellow in fall, its upright, mounded plant habit, and its semi-double white, fragrant flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus, ‘Gostmazam’, is that characterized by its variegated foliage with green centers and gold to creamy white margins, its stems that are bright coral red in winter, its upright and rounded plant habit, its fruit that is white and blue tinted, its yellowish white flowers, and its vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus, ‘Chovozam’, that is characterized by its thick variegated foliage with green centers and creamy white margins that becomes tinged with red in the fall, its stems that are bright red in winter, its upright rounded and very compact plant habit, its bright white fruit, its creamy white flowers, and its slow growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lonicera, ‘Lilezezam’, that is characterized by its variegated foliage with green centers and yellow-green margins, its evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage depending on growing location, its yellowish white flowers, its exhibits an upright and spreading plant habit, its upright and spreading plant habit, its blue fruit and its moderate growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Fiprizam’, that is characterized by its foliage that is variegated with creamy white centers and dark green margins, and its leaves with margins that are ruffled, crinkled, and rugose.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Philadelphus coronaria, ‘Icezam’, characterized by its foliage that is variegated with creamy white centers and light green margins, its upright and rounded plant habit, its small creamy white flowers and its moderate growth rate.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Berberis, ‘Midruzam’, characterized by its low growing, compact, and rounded plant habit, its very slow growth habit, its foliage that is dark burgundy in color in summer and turns red in color in the fall, and its lack of flower and fruit production.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Berberis, ‘24kagozam’, characterized by its low growing, compact, and rounded plant habit, its very slow growth habit, and its foliage that is gold in color with the stems and foliage of the new growth orange in color.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Philadelphus coronaria, ‘Incsnozam’, characterized by its foliage that is green in spring and summer and turns a golden yellow in fall, its upright, mounded plant habit, and its double white, fragrant flowers.