Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, which is denominated varietally as ‘SMS-16-CA 2014-16’ is described, and which produces fruit having a very large size, an early ripening time, is highly productive, and which further has symmetrically shaped fruit when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing in the states of California and Washington, and wherein the mature fruit displays little or no indentation along the suture line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cherry tree (Prunus avium L.) that is characterized by a round oblong shaped fruit with uniform sides and which matures at the same time or slightly after (2 to 4 days) after fruit of the ‘Chelan’ or with ‘Brooks’ cherry trees when grown under similar ecological conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘SC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of California about May 3rd to May 10th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘AC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of Calif. about Apr. 30th to May 7th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree denominated varietally as ‘MC5’ is described herein and which produces an attractively colored apricot fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 14-May 22 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields have been observed. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a tree that is intermediate in size and forms more fine wood when compared to the ‘UCMH 56’ and ‘UCMH 59’ cultivars that were products of the same research program.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields have been observed. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a smaller tree than the ‘UCMH 55’ and ‘UCMH 59’ cultivars that were products of the same research program.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits some improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields have been observed. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a larger and more vigorous tree than the ‘UCMH 55’ and ‘UCMH 56’ cultivars that were products of the same research program. When used as a rootstock, the new cultivar produces a compact tree with a size reduction of approximately 20 to 25 percent compared to that produced when using a standard Mahaleb rootstock.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields and yield efficiency have been observed without reduced fruit size. Improved precocity in bearing is displayed when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a smaller tree than the ‘UCMH 55’ cultivar and the standard Mahaleb rootstock. Few suckers are produced.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields have been observed. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a tree that is intermediate in size and forms more fine wood when compared to the ‘UCMH 56’ and ‘UCMH 59’ cultivars that were products of the same research program.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus mahaleb is provided. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for serving as an understock during cherry production. A number of advantages are provided when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The cultivar is readily amenable to vegetative propagation (e.g., by the use of softwood cuttings), and exhibits some improved resistance to Phytophthora spp. When used with a ‘Bing’ cherry scion, increased yields and yield efficiency have been observed without reduced fruit size. Improved precocity in bearing is displayed when compared to the standard Mahaleb rootstock. The new cultivar when grown without use as an understock forms a larger and more vigorous tree than the ‘UCMH 55’ and ‘UCMH 56’ cultivars that were products of the same research program.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘AC1’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of California about April 30th to May 7th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree denominated varietally as ‘MC5’ is described herein and which produces an attractively colored apricot fruit which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 14–May 22 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated varietally as ‘SC2’ is disclosed and which is mature for harvesting and shipment under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of California about May 3rd to May 10th.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, which is denominated varietally as ‘SMS-16-CA 2014-16’ is described, and which produces fruit having a very large size, an early ripening time, is highly productive, and which further has symmetrically shaped fruit when grown under the ecological conditions prevailing in the states of California and Washington, and wherein the mature fruit displays little or no indentation along the suture line.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, which is denominated varietally as ‘SMS-9CA 2014-9’, and which produces fruit having an early ripening fruit (‘Chelan’ timing), and which further has a large fruit, high production, self-fertility, a long stem, and strong fruit attachment, and which further has a very attractive appearance, and organoleptic qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, which is denominated varietally as ‘SMS-1-CA-WA 2014-1’ is described, with very high productivity and which produces early ripening fruit considered large in size and low in off-grade fruit types of deep suture, spur, and double fruit formations under the ecological conditions prevailing in Lodi, Calif.