Abstract: A new and distinct Prunus cultivar named ‘MONARONE’ is disclosed, characterized by reduced flower and fruit production on compact plants. Foliage is distinctively short and has less susceptibility to leaf shot disease. The new cultivar is a Prunus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
Abstract: A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.
Abstract: A new and novel Prunus Rootstock is described and which has a vigorous growth habit, and which further shows a high level of tolerance to being grown in a high moisture environment.
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 5, 2016
Publication date:
June 7, 2018
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 5, 2016
Publication date:
June 7, 2018
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. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2015
Publication date:
June 22, 2017
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. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, red flesh with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive mottled red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2015
Publication date:
June 22, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive, dark red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 18.0°.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2015
Publication date:
June 15, 2017
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). 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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 23.1°.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 3, 2015
Publication date:
June 8, 2017
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with firm, red flesh. 5. Fruit with an attractive speckled red skin color.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 23, 2015
Publication date:
April 27, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 20.1°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2016
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. Tree with a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an orange skin color and attractive red blush. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 27, 2016
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive green/yellow skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping qualities.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
October 25, 2016
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an average 17.6° Brix.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
October 25, 2016
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 an attractive dark red skin color. 2. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit maturing in the late season. 5. Tree with vigorous, upright growth habit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2017
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). 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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm, reddish flesh with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 31, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2017
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 18.2°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 11, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 20.2°. 5. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 1, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2017
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. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 4, 2017
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with firm, red flesh. 5. Fruit with an attractive speckled red skin color.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 25, 2017
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). 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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 23.1°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 22, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, semi-spreading growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive orange skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2017
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. Tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, red flesh with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive mottled red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2017
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive, dark red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 18.0°.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 19, 2017
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new interspecific plum hybrid rootstock named ‘DIPREC’ is disclosed. ‘DIPREC’ exhibits a resistance to Plum Pox Virus (PPV) mediated by a hypersensitive response to PPV. ‘DIPREC’ is used as a rootstock for commercial fruit trees. This new and distinct prunus domestica×prunus cerasifera plant can be used as a rootstock for varieties of plum and other prunus species that exhibits desirable propagation characteristics, resistance to Plum Pox Virus and shows white flowers.
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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2018
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 5, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 19, 2018
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit having firm, white flesh with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive mottled red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive, dark purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 16, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 27, 2018
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size, dark red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive speckled red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 24, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 25, 2018
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Bedding Rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEIZYGGLIE’, is provided which forms very abundantly on a nearly continuous basis attractive, cup-shaped, intense red colored blossoms. Attractive, glossy, very dense foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. The growth habit is vigorous. The disease tolerance is very good, particularly against rust and Black Spot. The new variety is well suited for proving attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus plant named ‘MONARONE’ is disclosed, characterized by reduced flower and fruit production on compact plants. Foliage is distinctively short and has less susceptibility to shot hole disease. The new cultivar is a Prunus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 24, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 2, 2020
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus rootstock tree ([Prunus dulcis x Prunus persica] x [Prunus davidiana x Prunus persica]), which is denominated varietally as ‘Warootone’, which when utilized as a rootstock reduces the growth and height of fruiting cultivars of peach, nectarine, plum, almond, and apricot.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 30, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 4, 2020
Assignee:
Wawona Packing Company, LLC
Inventors:
John Keith Slaughter, Kaylan M. Roberts
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 2020
Date of Patent:
December 29, 2020
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 2, 2021
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2020
Date of Patent:
March 9, 2021
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumfiftyeight’ is characterized by fruit that is large, with black skin and firm, dark red flesh and ripens early in the season. The fruit of the new variety ‘Suplumfiftyeight’ also has a mildly sweet flavor and a stone that is adherent to the flesh.
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish-purple skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 4, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 7, 2021
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus rootstock tree that exhibits desirable disease resistance and induces a high yield of large fruits for grafted varieties.
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2021
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2022
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2022
Date of Patent:
June 7, 2022
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus 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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 6, 2022
Date of Patent:
July 19, 2022
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive reddish purple skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and storage ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 10, 2022
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2023
Inventors:
Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, red flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 15, 2022
Date of Patent:
May 30, 2023
Inventors:
Lacey Marie Gardner, Jalen Robert Zaiger, Tracee Louise Bettencourt
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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 26, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 29, 2023
Inventors:
Gary Neil Zaiger, Leith Marie Gardner, Grant Gene Zaiger
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific (Prunus species) 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, California, 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.