Dogwood Patents (Class PLT/220)
  • Publication number: 20200323117
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which produces both fully dark red bracts and lighter red to pink bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus florida and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Erica's Appalachian Sunrise’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl
  • Publication number: 20200323118
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which has fused bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus kousa and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Melissa's Mountain Snowfall’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Sarah Lynn Boggess
  • Publication number: 20200305318
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus florida L. plant (dogwood tree) named ‘SFCG1702’, characterized by having upright plant growth habit, extremely large, heart-like shaped and vivid purplish-red pink marginal floral bracts around inflorescence, many flowers on lower branches, elegant rose-like fragrance, and strong disease resistance, especially to powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicants: TSUNODAEN CO., LTD., SUMITOMO FORESTRY LANDSCAPING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tadayasu TSUNODA
  • Publication number: 20180146586
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘JN13’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; developing leaves that are dark red in color becoming green with development; and single-type flowers that are red purple in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Ray Jackson, Cindy Jackson
  • Publication number: 20170359929
    Abstract: ‘NCCE1’ is a new cultivar of evergreen dogwood with an upright, pyramidal habit, dense branching, large showy white bracts, and greyed-purple-colored winter foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Publication number: 20170055409
    Abstract: A new Cornus kousa cultivar that is clearly distinguished by its floriferous display of showy, dark-pink floral bracts, attractive dark-green foliage, high level of winter hardiness, and tolerance of the incitants of powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, John M. Capik
  • Publication number: 20150173281
    Abstract: ‘NCCH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid dogwood with a compact, rounded habit, semi-evergreen foliage with maroon fall and winter foliage color, and 4-11 pink to red/purple floral bracts per inflorescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Publication number: 20140283242
    Abstract: The physical manner in which the inflorescences on our new cultivar are displayed is unique as the flower heads are held erect on the rapidly elongating peduncles in the spring at nearly 90 degrees. When the telescoped vegetative bracts that protected the over-wintering flower buds have fallen, the rapidly growing peduncles elongate upward and the rapidly growing narrow pink-red floral bracts which are lightly attached at their apex enlarge upward until, with further growth, the floral bracts expand at an increased angle and look like butterflies perched on the vertical peduncles. The deep-cup shape of the floral bracts is unique among the comparative pink/red bracted clones of C. kousa listed above. The bracts of this new cultivar are believed to be larger and darker pink/red than those of any of the other pink/red cutivars of C. kousa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventor: Elwin R. Orton
  • Publication number: 20140250554
    Abstract: A new variety of Cornus kousa var. chinensis named ‘MADI-II’ which is characterized by upright shaped habit, light green leaves becoming yellow-orange in autumn, pumpkin-yellow fruit and white flowers. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘MADI-II’ from all other cultivars known to the inventor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventor: Timothy Charles Brotzman
  • Publication number: 20130298297
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood, which has fused bracts is provided. This dogwood is botanically known as Cornus kousa and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Pam's Mountain Bouquet’.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl, Mark T. Windham, Richard M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20120240299
    Abstract: An interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa and Cornus florida, comprising a bud mutation of the tree covered by PP 07207. The mutation is a vigorous dogwood tree, exhibiting variegated foliage comprising green leaves with a white margin and dispersed green and mottled hues of green and white in several shades during the growing season and brilliant fall foliage with multiple shades of brilliant red-purple margins with dispersed shades of violet blue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Dennie Hill
  • Publication number: 20120096612
    Abstract: A Chinese dogwood named ‘Losely’, a rounded shrubby tree distinguished by the new leaf growth turning bright yellow in mid summer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Bryan Champion
  • Patent number: PP16293
    Abstract: An interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa×C. nuttallii exhibits the vigorous nature and the floral display of large, white bracts of plants of C. nuttallii and the dark, glossy green foliage and disease and insect resistance of plants of C. kousa. The hybrid thus provides a new, unique, and superior large-bracted dogwood for landscaping purposes. Plants of C. nuttallii become very large in nature in areas where they are indigenous but seldom thrive in other areas. Plants of this novel hybrid are expected to thrive in many regions of the world where plants of C. kousa perform well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Patent number: PP16309
    Abstract: An advanced generation interspecific hybrid of (Cornus kousa×C. nuttallii) that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, superior foliage, floriferous display of very attractive and exceptionaly large white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, good drought tolerance and high resistance to the incitants of powdery mildew and dogwood anthracnose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Patent number: PP17768
    Abstract: An F1 interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa×C. florida that is distinguished by its large bracts, a compact and dense attitude, wider than tall, and a flowering habit in the middle of the blooming season for the commercially available cultivars of Cornus kousa×C. florida. The cultivar has a high level of winter hardiness, and is highly resistant to dogwood anthracnose and the common dogwood borer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State Universtiy
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Patent number: PP18238
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of dogwood, Cornus florida L., named ‘Appalachian Joy’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by resistance to powdery mildew, which is superior to most other cultivars of flowering dogwood and similar to ‘Karen's Appalachian Blush’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,165 P2), ‘Kay's Appalachian Mist’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,098 P2) and ‘Jean's Appalachian Snow’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,099 P2). It also is characterized by producing supernumerary (multiple [4-8]) bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alan S. Windham, Mark T. Windham, Robert N. Trigiano
  • Patent number: PP18292
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of dogwood, Cornus florida L., named ‘Missy's Appalachian Morning’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by producing fruit with seeds that will not germinate after industry standard cold/moist stratification for 4 months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Mark T. Windham, Alan S. Windham
  • Patent number: PP18523
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Farrow’, characterized by its compact upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; and red-colored stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Farrow
  • Patent number: PP19892
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Cato’, characterized by its low mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; leaves becoming rich yellow in color during the autumn; and yellow to red-colored stems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre van Nijnatten
  • Patent number: PP20008
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘TRI-SPLENDOR’ that is characterized by variegated spring foliage and variegated flowers. The foliage color changes to solid green in the summer and then to reddish-purple in the fall. In combination these traits set ‘TRI-SPLENDOR’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cornus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Crispin Silva
  • Patent number: PP22089
    Abstract: A Flowering Dogwood named ‘NM1’ having a pink bracts that fade to white over the bloom period, vigorous upright growth with good branching, and mildew resistance and also capable of being reproduced reliably by vegetative propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventors: Jeff Jones, Sheryl Jones
  • Patent number: PP22219
    Abstract: An advanced generation interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa and C. florida that is distinguished by its exceptionally high vigor, attractive foliage, very floriferous display of white floral bracts, high level of winter hardiness, tolerance of drought and shade, and high resistance to the incitants of Powdery Mildew and Dogwood Anthracnose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Patent number: PP22507
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Eva’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; and white and green variegated leaves with red purple-colored apices; leaves becoming red in color in the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Adrianus Johannes Marie Domen
  • Patent number: PP22508
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Melanie’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and white and green variegated leaves with red-colored apices; leaves becoming red in color in the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Adrianus Johannes Marie Domen
  • Patent number: PP22765
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘SUMMER GOLD’ whose leaves are variegated mid-green with a prominent wide gold margin and whose variegation persists throughout the summer. In combination these traits set ‘SUMMER GOLD’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cornus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventor: Crispin Silva
  • Patent number: PP23423
    Abstract: A Chinese dogwood tree named ‘Losely’, a rounded shrubby tree distinguished by the new leaf growth turning bright yellow in mid summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Herman Losely & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan Champion
  • Patent number: PP23460
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Golden Wedding’ that is characterized by ovate shaped leaves with a green center and golden margins and lateral branches that radiate outward and slightly downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: Vance James Hooper
  • Patent number: PP24812
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Neil Z’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; and thick, glossy, relatively small and rugose leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Neil Zureick
  • Patent number: PP24952
    Abstract: An interspecific hybrid of Cornus kousa and Cornus florida, comprising a bud mutation of the tree covered by U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,207. The mutation is a vigorous dogwood tree, exhibiting variegated foliage comprising green leaves with a white margin and dispersed green and mottled hues of green and white in several shades during the growing season and brilliant fall foliage with multiple shades of brilliant red-purple margins with dispersed shades of violet blue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Dennie Hill
  • Patent number: PP25457
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Lake Country Nursery
    Inventor: James W. Zampini
  • Patent number: PP25469
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Lake Country Nursery
    Inventor: James W. Zampini
  • Patent number: PP25575
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which has fused bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus kousa and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Pam's Mountain Bouquet’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl, Mark T. Windham, Richard M. Evans
  • Patent number: PP26211
    Abstract: The physical manner in which the inflorescences on our new cultivar are displayed is unique as the flower heads are held erect on the rapidly elongating peduncles in the spring at nearly 90 degrees. When the telescoped vegetative bracts that protected the over-wintering flower buds have fallen, the rapidly growing peduncles elongate upward and the rapidly growing narrow pink-red floral bracts which are lightly attached at their apex enlarge upward until, with further growth, the floral bracts expand at an increased angle and look like butterflies perched on the vertical peduncles. The deep-cup shape of the floral bracts is unique among the comparative pink/red bracted clones of C. kousa ‘Rosea’, ‘Radiant Rose’, and ‘Heart Throb’ in the trade It's floral bracts are larger and darker than the C. kousa in the trade and holds its color longer than those of C. kousa which usually turn white.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventor: Elwin R. Orton
  • Patent number: PP26542
    Abstract: ‘NCCH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid dogwood with a compact, rounded habit, semi-evergreen foliage with maroon fall and winter foliage color, and 4-11 pink to red/purple floral bracts per inflorescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Patent number: PP26653
    Abstract: A new variety of Cornus kousa var. chinensis named ‘MADI-II’ which is characterized by upright shaped habit, light green leaves becoming yellow-orange in autumn, pumpkin-yellow fruit and white flowers. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘MADI-II’ from all other cultivars known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy Charles Brotzman
  • Patent number: PP26991
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Watashi no Ginga’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; green, yellow green and yellow-colored variegated leaves; single to double-type flowers that are initially light green in color and becoming white in color with development; and good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Masashi Shibamichi
  • Patent number: PP27402
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus, ‘Jefreb’, that is characterized by its compact plant habit that is broader than it is tall, its stems that are narrow in diameter and densely branched, and red in color during the winter, and its foliage that is green in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: JEFFRIES NURSERIES, LTD
    Inventor: Wilbert Ronald
  • Patent number: PP27873
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘Powell Gardens’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; stems that are dark reddish purple in color during the winter; leaves that become dark red purple in color in the autumn; single-type flowers that are white in color; bluish-colored fruits; resistance to stem cankers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Branhagen
  • Patent number: PP27956
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus, ‘Byboughen’, characterized by its dwarf growth habit, its upright and rounded plant habit, its yellow-green foliage that turns golden yellow and suffused with red-purple in fall, and its stems that are bright coral red in winter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Bylands Nurseries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ron Boughen
  • Patent number: PP28311
    Abstract: A new Cornus kousa cultivar that is clearly distinguished by its floriferous display of showy, dark-pink floral bracts, attractive dark-green foliage, high level of winter hardiness, and tolerance of the incitants of powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Thomas J. Molnar, John M. Capik
  • Patent number: PP28694
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDUECH’, particularly characterized by having small white flowers, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium long and sturdy, leaves that are narrow oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
  • Patent number: PP28936
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Cornus kousa plant named, ‘JN6’, that is characterized by its foliage that is dark green with a bluish cast in color and a glossy sheen, its leaves that are large in size, and its vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Inventors: Ray Jackson, Cindy Jackson
  • Patent number: PP28998
    Abstract: ‘NCCE1’ is a new cultivar of evergreen dogwood with an upright, pyramidal habit, dense branching, large showy white bracts, and greyed-purple-colored winter foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Patent number: PP29424
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘JN13’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; developing leaves that are dark red in color becoming green with development; and single-type flowers that are red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventors: Ray Jackson, Cindy Jackson
  • Patent number: PP32307
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus florida L. plant (dogwood tree) named ‘SFCG1702’, characterized by having upright plant growth habit, extremely large, heart-like shaped and vivid purplish-red pink marginal floral bracts around inflorescence, many flowers on lower branches, elegant rose-like fragrance, and strong disease resistance, especially to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignees: TSUNODAEN CO., LTD., SUMITOMO FORESTRY LANDSCAPING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tadayasu Tsunoda
  • Patent number: PP32351
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘SMNCSBD’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading and sprawling plant habit; vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; numerous single-type flowers that are white in color; white to light yellow green-colored fruits; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP32468
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which produces both fully dark red bracts and lighter red to pink bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus florida and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Erica's Appalachian Sunrise’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl
  • Patent number: PP32706
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of flowering dogwood tree, which has fused bracts is provided. This dogwood tree is botanically known as Cornus kousa and referred to by the following cultivar name: ‘Melissa's Mountain Snowfall’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Robert N. Trigiano, Sarah Lynn Boggess
  • Patent number: PP34377
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus plant named ‘VERPAALEN2’ is disclosed, characterized by white-green variegated foliage edged in pink during Spring and Summer, and variegated pink and purple during late Summer into Winter. Plants are upright and broad. The new variety is a Cornus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Henricus Cornelis E. M. Verpaalen
  • Patent number: PP35268
    Abstract: A new and distinct Cornus kousa plant named ‘CORHEESFT’ which is characterized by a broad spreading to broad-upright growth habit with a globular profile, uniquely variegated juvenile foliage, dark green and relatively large mature foliage, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Van Heesbeen Cultures B.V.
    Inventor: Mario van Aart