Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 23, 2002
Publication date:
June 24, 2004
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 10, 2002
Publication date:
June 10, 2004
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner
Abstract: The present interspecific variety is characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and can be pollinated by a late blooming apricot. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions description during the last week in June, with first picking on Jun. 22, 2003. The fruit if medium in size, dark purple in skin color with pubescence, clingstone in type, orange yellow in flesh color, very firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘Angeleno’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,747) plum as the seed parent by an unknown pollen source containing some degree of apricot.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Regular bearer of medium to large fruit. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an attractive reddish maroon skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 10, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2005
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Grant Gene Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner
Abstract: A new and distinct Prunus cerasifera×Prunus persica plant used as a rootstock for many different varieties that exhibits desirable propagation characteristics and light pink flowers.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by medium size, vigorous, hardy, and self-unfruitful but productive tree. The present variety requires cross pollination from a plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘Yummyrosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,476). The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the latter part of August, with first picking on Aug. 20, 2003, and will hang on the tree for about twenty more days. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, blackish red over a deep reddish brown in skin color, clingstone in type, usually oblate in shape, grayish yellow with some red bleeding in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and extremely sweet in flavor.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Citation’ Rootstock (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,112), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive red flesh color. 4. Relatively uniform size fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10 to 14 days after maturity (shipping ripe).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 8, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [(plum×plumcot)×plumcot]. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combinations of desirable features: 1. Fruit with an attractive red flesh color. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit having a good balance between sugar and acid with an average Brix of 17.7°. 4. The tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 5. Fruit with an attractive reddish maroon skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 2, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by large size, vigorous, hardy, and self-unfruitful but productive tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid September, with first picking on Sep. 15, 2003, and will hang on the tree for nearly twenty more days. The fruit is uniformly large in size, red over a greenish yellow background in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblong in shape, yellow with some red bleeding in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [Prunus salicina×(Prunus salicina×Prunus armeniaca)]. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 2. Fruit with a high average Brix of 19.2°. 3. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 4. Fruit holding firm on the tree 2 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe). 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [Prunus salicina×(Prunus salicina×Prunus armeniaca)]. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular fruit production. 2. Producing fruit ripening in the late maturity season. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and storage quality. 4. The tree having vigorous, upright growth. 5. Fruit having firm, reddish yellow flesh with very good flavor and eating quality. 6. Fruit with high soluble solids (Brix) averaging 18.2°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 23, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season of mid to late May. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit. 4. Fruit with an attractive orange flesh and skin color. 5. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree. 6. Fruit with good balance between acid and sugar.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large fruit. 2. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive yellow-orange skin color. 5. Having firmer flesh than most commercial apricot varieties. 6. Fruit holding firm on the tree 10-12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 3, 2005
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2006
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and productive bearer of fruit. 2. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange red skin blush. 4. Having firmer flesh than most commercial apricots. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 6. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 29, 2005
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2007
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 2. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth. 3. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with white flesh. 5. Fruit with an attractive reddish pink blush.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 22, 2005
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2007
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Citation’ Rootstock (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,112), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 3 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Relatively uniform size fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality. 6. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 16.3°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2005
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2007
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and heavy production of medium size fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. The tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 17.6°. 6. Fruit with good shipping and storage trials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2006
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2007
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit having good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 21.3°. 4. Fruit having an attractive red flesh color. 5. The tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 2006
Date of Patent:
November 6, 2007
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive orange flesh and skin color. 3. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth. 4. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree. 5. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar. 6. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 13, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with a high average Brix of 22.8° and a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit hanging firm on the tree approximately 2 weeks after maturity. 6. Tree with vigorous, upright growth.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 30, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, full red to purple in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat obovate to cordate in shape, significantly red in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, a yellowish green and red two-tone in skin color, semi-freestone in type, globose to somewhat cordate is shape, mostly red in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 26, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late July, with first picking on Jul. 29, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, black in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat cordate in shape, red in flesh color, very firm in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid August, with first picking on Aug. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, yellow in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, firm in texture, and mildly acidic and sweet in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and fairly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early to mid August, with first picking on Aug. 10, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to oblate in shape, red in flesh color, very firm in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and fairly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid June, with first picking on Jun. 20, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with heavy greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Fruit that matures in the early season. 3. Relatively uniform size fruit throughout the tree. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2006
Date of Patent:
April 29, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The present invention relates to a peach-almond hybrid tree, Prunus sp., and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a very large, extremely vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with the first picking on Sep. 4, 2004. The tree is commercially useful as a rootstock for almost all prunus species. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using ‘Titan’ (unpatented) almond as the selected seed parent and ‘Nemaguard’ (unpatented) peach as the selected pollen parent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 26, 2006
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2008
Inventors:
William Bright, Virginia Bright, James Bright, Edward Bright
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of large fruit maturing in the late season. 3. Fruit having firm flesh, holding firm on the tree 7 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with very good flavor and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 15.5° and a good balance between acid and sugar. 6. Fruit with an attractive yellow-orange skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 10, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. The variety is self-unfruitful and blooms during the mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early August, with first picking on Aug. 3, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly yellow in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to ovate in shape, orange yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and moderately productive tree. The variety produces a heavy bloom during the mid season with scant pollen and is self-unfruitful. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2007. The fruit is uniformly small in size, nearly black in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, a red and orange yellow two-tone in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and outstanding in flavor, having high sugar and a strong apricot presence.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The present variety has a heavy bloom during the mid season, is self-unfruitful, and must be cross pollinated by a mid seasonal blooming apricot, plum or other interspecific tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late June, with first picking on Jun. 23, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with greenish yellow mottling in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, full red in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The variety is self-unfruitful, blooms during the mid season, and requires cross pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid August, with first picking on Aug. 18, 2007. The fruit is uniformly small to medium in size, nearly black in skin color, clingstone in type, heart shaped, red and orange in flesh color, firm in texture, and outstanding in flavor with a strong apricot presence.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and somewhat productive tree. The variety is self-unfruitful, blooms in the early season, and produces an abundance of blossoms and pollen. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid July, with first picking on Jul. 11, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly large in size, red mottled over a yellow background in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red and orange yellow in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The variety is self-unfruitful, blooms during the early season, and produces an abundance of blossoms and pollen. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early June, with first picking on Jun. 1, 2007. The fruit is uniformly medium, in size, nearly black in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, full red in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and good in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early season and requires about 500 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early June, with first picking on Jun. 1, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, yellow in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. A regular and productive bearer of large freestone fruit. 2. The interspecific tree being self-fruitful, producing fruit with its own pollen. 3. Producing fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit having an attractive orange skin color. 5. Fruit having firm flesh with good storage and shelf life. 6. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 22, 2007
Date of Patent:
December 9, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The present variety has a prolific bloom during the early to mid season, is self-unfruitful, but produces an abundance of pollen to entice bees to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jun. 30, 2007. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, blackish red in skin color, clingstone in type, globose to obovate in shape, dark red in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and outstanding in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late August, with first picking on Aug. 28, 2007. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mostly red with grayish yellow mottling in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, and red in flesh color.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Heavy and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit. 2. Fruit with attractive red flesh and skin color. 3. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and storage quality. 4. The tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 5. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 18.8°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2007
Date of Patent:
December 23, 2008
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features:
1. Vigorous, upright tree growth with heavy and regular production of fruit.
2. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.
3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.
4. Fruit with high Brix (soluble solids) average of 19.2°.
5. Maturity of fruit being relatively uniform throughout the tree.
6. Firm fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 23, 2002
Date of Patent:
August 17, 2004
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree with vigorous upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with red flesh having very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit having a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 18.6°. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2008
Date of Patent:
January 6, 2009
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: The ‘P30-135’ rootstock is an interspecific hybrid rootstock Prunus saliciana×P. persica, developed for use as a clonal commercial rootstock under peach and nectarine cultivars. Propagation of this stock has been successfully accomplished from hardwood cuttings. The ‘P30-135’ has the characteristic of imparting a substantial degree of vigor control to the scion cultivar that has been propagated upon it. This type of growth-controlling rootstock allows for the reduction of the height of orchard trees without compromising the quality of the fruit borne upon the tree. Size reduction of commercial orchard trees increases the efficiency of various cultural operations such as pruning, thinning and harvesting by reducing the need for workers in the field to carry and climb tall ladders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2004
Assignees:
The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary
of Agriculture
Inventors:
Theodore DeJong, David Ramming, R. Scott Johnson, James Doyle
Abstract: The ‘K146-43’ rootstock is an inter-specific hybrid rootstock, useful primarily as a commercial understock for peach and nectarine cultivars. The stock has been successfully propagated clonally by hardwood cuttings. This rootstock imparts a substantial degree of vigor control to the scion cultivar that is propagated on top of it. The utilization of adapted growth controlling rootstocks in commercial orchard situations reduces the height of the individual orchard tree without compromising the quality of the fruit. This in turn increases the efficiency of various cultural operations such as pruning, thinning and harvesting by reducing the need for workers in the field to use tall ladders when carrying out these operations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2004
Assignees:
The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary
of Agriculture
Inventors:
Theodore DeJong, David Ramming, R. Scott Johnson, James Doyle
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific plum tree, Prunus salicina×(Prunus salicina×Prunus armeniaca), and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and self-unfruitful but productive tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid August, with first picking on Aug. 7, 2003. The fruit is uniformly large in size, two-tone red and yellow in skin color, semi-freestone in type, purely yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, very good in cold storage, and mildly acidic and very sweet in flavor, which is predominately plum with a hint of apricot.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The present variety blooms in the early season, is self-unfruitful, requires cross pollination, but produces an abundance of pollen to entice bees. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, mostly red with orange yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, a red and yellow two-tone in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid June, with first picking on Jun. 9, 2007. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, dark purplish red in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, red in flesh color, firm in texture, and mildly acidic and sweet in flavor.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2008
Date of Patent:
March 17, 2009
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger