Patents Assigned to Spring Meadow Nursery
  • Publication number: 20240276898
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘Muabd’ is disclosed, characterized by yellow-green variegated foliage, abundant white flowers, and red colored stems. Plants have low rounded, slightly sprawling habits. The new variety is an Abelia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Valérie Pouillart
  • Patent number: 11944063
    Abstract: A hydrangea ‘SMNHPH’ having one or more of the following traits: 1) a compact habit, 2) panicle flowers that, when they age, transition from lime green to white to bright red pink, 3) exhibiting flowers at different age stages, such that an array of colors on the plant are exhibited at the same time 4) dense flower panicle, 5) thick, durable foliage, 6) strong stems, and 7) orange fall color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Megan Mathey
  • Patent number: PP34144
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhaphiolepis plant named ‘SMNRICS’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant, bright pink flowers, and glossy, dark green leaves. Plants have a compact, ground-hugging growth habit. The new variety is a Rhaphiolepis, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D Wood
  • Patent number: PP34327
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHSME’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences, colored pastel pink to blue based on soil pH. Plants are very floriferous, have rounded dwarf habits and are densely branched. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Megan Mathey
  • Patent number: PP34418
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHRL’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences with red-pink flowers, and dark green foliage. Sepals open a vivid green, turning whitish-green. Plants are vigorous with upright habits. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D Wood
  • Patent number: PP34460
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘CHEWAMBERNESS’ is disclosed, characterized by amber-yellow flowers, glossy foliage, and a self-climbing habit. Plants are healthy, vigorous, and free-flowering. The new variety is a Rosa, typically produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Warner
  • Patent number: PP34468
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHPSB’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences with pure white sepals that progress to brilliant dark pink/pinkish-red. Plants have dwarf habits and dark green foliage with pronounced venation. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Megan Mathey
  • Patent number: PP34685
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOBM3’ is disclosed, characterized by a narrow, columnar plant habit and dense foliage. Plants have distinctive twisting to the branchlets and cold tolerance to USDA Zone 3. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP34686
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOM1’ is disclosed, characterized by vibrant golden foliage on plants having a conical habit. Foliage is dense and feathery. Plants reach a moderate size at maturity. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP34740
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMHPS’ is disclosed, characterized by lace-cap inflorescences with bright pinkish-red sepals in late summer to fall. Plants have dwarf habits, dark green foliage, and strong, upright stems. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP35146
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘VERWEIG9’ is disclosed, characterized by dynamic foliage color, changing from green with a bonze tint in the Spring to orange-bronze in the Summer, and bright red in the Fall. Plants are compact and globose in habit. Flowers are bright pink. The new variety is a Weigela, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery
    Inventor: Gijsbertus Verhoef
  • Patent number: PP35317
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMTB’ is disclosed, characterized by large, mophead inflorescences, colored hot pink to royal purple based on soil pH. Plants are truly remontant, heavily floriferous, and have dark-green foliage that turns burgundy in the fall. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Megan M. Mathey
  • Patent number: PP35328
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Weigela plant named ‘FLORACLAR’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green to wine-colored leaves with yellow-gold marginal variegation. Plants are compact and round in habit, and lightly flowering with hot pink single salverform flowers. The new variety is a Weigela, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Good
  • Patent number: PP35609
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘FARROWCJFRF’ is disclosed, characterized by light pink single to semi-double flowers, and dark reddish-purple foliage color on the new flush of growth. Mature foliage is dark green with a glossy cuticle. The new cultivar is a Camellia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Farrow
  • Patent number: PP36044
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘CHEWARIZONA’ is disclosed, characterized by deeply saturated yellow-amber colored double flowers, and glossy green foliage. Plants have long, repeat flowering periods, and exhibit good resistance to blackspot diseases. The new variety is a Rosa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher Hugh Warner
  • Patent number: PP36089
    Abstract: A new and distinct Clematis plant named ‘BIRTHDAY GIRL’ is disclosed, characterized by semi-double to double flowers blooming from May to July. Distinct pinkish-purple flower color, with a reddish-purple “bar.” The new cultivar is a Clematis typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Szczepan Marczyński
  • Patent number: PP36117
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘FARROWCJH’ is disclosed, characterized by large, double, magenta-pink flowers. Foliage is glossy dark green, with orange-red new growth. Plants are well-branched, with good container performance. The new cultivar is a Camellia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Farrow
  • Patent number: PP36138
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus plant named ‘SMPOCGT’ is disclosed, characterized by red-orange spring leaves, turning dark maroon with green undersides in summer. Plants have bright red stems, and light pink to white flowers producing bright reddish-pink seed heads. Plants produce bright red fruit. The new cultivar is a Physocarpus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP36302
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buxus plant named ‘NSBBL’ is disclosed, characterized by large, round leaves maintaining deep green color throughout winter. Plants are very cold hardy with round, compact habits. The new cultivar is a Buxus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Schniegenberg
  • Patent number: PP36304
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘FARROWCJWD’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant production of fully double, pure white flowers, and glossy, dark green foliage. Plants are well-branched, with good container performance and cold hardy to at least USDA zone 7 and possibly 6b. The new cultivar is a Camellia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Farrow