Conifer Patents (Class PLT/213)
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Publication number: 20210084802Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis Tree named ‘Thusid4’ characterized by its fine textured foliage that is green in color, its tight and compact growth habit, and its upright conical plant habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventor: Gurjit Sidhu
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Publication number: 20190200500Abstract: A distinct Thuja occidentalis cultivar having a shorter maximum height at maturity with a less elongate crown, more piriform shape, and overall bright green coloration all year round. The branchiets are slightly curved and ascend in more compacted sprays requiring less trimming to maintain shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Inventors: Paul F. Gentry, III, Rebecca Gentry
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Publication number: 20190166743Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘SMNTPGF’ is disclosed, characterized by bright green and yellow foliage, with this bright coloration maintained in cold temperatures. Cold hardiness of the new variety is observed to USDA Zone 5. Deer resistance has been observed as well. Plants are pyramidal, dwarf and rapid growing. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
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Publication number: 20190166744Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘SMNTOBAB’ is disclosed, characterized by a dwarf plant habit with rapid growth. Plants have distinctive ball-shaped plant habit well-suited for container cultivation. Plants are very cold hardy. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Publication number: 20190150342Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘SMNCLBF’ is disclosed, characterized by soft foliage with a blue tint. Plants have low maintenance requirements and are upright with branches occurring at strongly acute angles. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Publication number: 20190150341Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘FARROWCGMS’ is disclosed, characterized by yellow, yellow green and green foliage. Plants are full and have a compact, semi-dwarf pyramidal habit. Foliage is arranged in tightly held scales, forming an attractive texture. Plants exhibit rapid growth. Foliage color is maintained throughout Winter. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Michael Wayne Farrow
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Publication number: 20190150340Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘SMNCLGTB’ is disclosed, characterized by colorful foliage, having green and gold coloration. Foliage is distinctively soft and not prickly. Plants are low maintenance with a narrow form. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Publication number: 20180160592Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘RIKACPMC’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive upright and semi-pyramidal plant form, lime yellow foliage maintained throughout Winter. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Rika Bronsther
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Publication number: 20180160593Abstract: ‘Grand Mosaic’ is a new and distinct variety of albino coast redwood tree characterized by a non-grafted periclinal chimera exhibiting stable albino growth from inside the apical meristem dome. The new variety contains latent axillary and/or accessory buds forming within the internode of primary branches exhibiting phenotypic color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Latent axillary and/or accessory buds frequently form in the branch collar zone of primary branches and can produce color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Further, the branches demonstrate horizontal to drooping-like habit and moderate-to-fast growth depending on the amount of albinism compared to other common green redwoods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventor: Mr. Thomas Santos Stapleton
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Publication number: 20180098473Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘MonYur’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive compact plant form, slow growth and dense branching. Plants' distinctive growth habit result in reduced need for pruning. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventor: Pedro Quevedo Guzman
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Publication number: 20170325372Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia plant named ‘WAH-08AG’, characterized by its bright yellow-green colored foliage that transitions to greyed-orange in the fall, foliage that resists burning with increased temperature and sunlight, and moderately vigorous, compact, dense pyramidal growth habit, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: William A. Head
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Patent number: PP28582Abstract: A new cultivar of Podocarpus macrophyllus, ‘Miu’, that is characterized by its growth tips and leaves that are yellow-white in color, its variegated foliage that is mottled with yellow and green throughout the leaves, its straight trunk with medium tapering, and its limited branching without pruning.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Yoshio Sato
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Patent number: PP28583Abstract: A new cultivar of Podocarpus macrophyllus, ‘Sosa’, that is characterized by its new growth tips and leaves that are reddish brown in color in spring and fall, its mature tree trunk cracks in a tortoise shell pattern, its leaves that are short in length and medium in width, its straight trunk with medium tapering, and its limited branching without pruning.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Inventor: Kenichi Kawaguchi
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Patent number: PP28693Abstract: A new and distinct Picea abies plant that exhibits a compact and pyramidalType: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventor: Norbert Artmeyer
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Patent number: PP29217Abstract: ‘Early Snow’ is a new and distinct variety of albino coast redwood tree characterized by a non-grafted, periclinal chimera exhibiting stable albino growth from inside the apical meristem dome and with terminal buds exhibiting phenotypic color expressions of green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation with varying hues within these color expressions. The new variety also has dark green short to medium length needles, branches exhibiting horizontal to drooping-like habit and with the shape of branchlets tapering towards a blunt end, and moderate-to-fast growth depending on the amount of albinism. Further, the latent, axillary and/or accessory buds forming between the internode of primary branches, branch axils, leaf axils, and within the branch collar zone, express a higher amount of albinism within the internode. Frequently, axillary and/or accessory buds form in the absence of an existing branch, whether it's primary or secondary in nature.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Inventor: Thomas Santos Stapleton
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Patent number: PP29404Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named ‘Attapulgus’, characterized by its upright and narrowly conical tree form; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely and upswept branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; dark green-colored leaves; and leaves resist “yellowing” and maintain green coloration during the winter.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.Inventor: John Barbour
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Patent number: PP29472Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia plant named ‘WAH-08AG’, characterized by its bright yellow-green colored foliage that transitions to greyed-orange in the fall, foliage that resists burning with increased temperature and sunlight, and moderately vigorous, compact, dense pyramidal growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Southern Plant GroupInventor: William A. Head
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Patent number: PP29502Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘RIKACPMC’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive upright and semi-pyramidal plant form, lime yellow foliage maintained throughout Winter. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Rika Bronsther
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Patent number: PP29503Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘MonYur’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive compact plant form, slow growth and dense branching. Plants' distinctive growth habit result in reduced need for pruning. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Co.Inventor: Pedro Quevedo Guzman
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Patent number: PP29606Abstract: ‘Grand Mosaic’ is a new and distinct variety of albino coast redwood tree characterized by a non-grafted periclinal chimera exhibiting stable albino growth from inside the apical meristem dome. The new variety contains latent axillary and/or accessory buds forming within the internode of primary branches exhibiting phenotypic color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Latent axillary and/or accessory buds frequently form in the branch collar zone of primary branches and can produce color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Further, the branches demonstrate horizontal to drooping-like habit and moderate-to-fast growth depending on the amount of albinism compared to other common green redwoods.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Inventor: Thomas Santos Stapleton
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Patent number: PP29652Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis plant named, ‘Hoogi023’, that is characterized by its compact and columnar plant habit, and its new foliage that is golden yellow in summer turning more yellow-orange in fall and winter.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
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Patent number: PP29678Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis named ‘King of Brabant’ that is characterized by its very compact and tight plant habit, its straight upright, pyramidal plant shape and its vigorous growth habit for having a compact plant habit.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Van Vliet New Plants B.V.Inventor: Wilfried Oltmanns
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Patent number: PP29825Abstract: A new cultivar of white spruce tree named ‘Westervelt’ characterized by its needle foliage that is blue in color and soft in texture, needles and foliage that is narrow in diameter and size and upright and narrow plant habit with a strong central leader.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: BLUEVILLE NURSERY, INC.Inventor: Keith Westervelt
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Patent number: PP30665Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘FARROWCGMS’ is disclosed, characterized by yellow, yellow green and green foliage. Plants are full and have a compact, semi-dwarf pyramidal habit. Foliage is arranged in tightly held scales, forming an attractive texture. Plants exhibit rapid growth. Foliage color is maintained throughout Winter. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Michael Wayne Farrow
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Patent number: PP30707Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘SMNCLBF’ is disclosed, characterized by soft foliage with a blue tint. Plants have low maintenance requirements and are upright with branches occurring at strongly acute angles. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Patent number: PP30708Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis cultivar named ‘SMNCLGTB’ is disclosed, characterized by colorful foliage, having green and gold coloration. Foliage is distinctively soft and not prickly. Plants are low maintenance with a narrow form. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Patent number: PP30761Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘SMNTOBAB’ is disclosed, characterized by a dwarf plant habit with rapid growth. Plants have distinctive ball-shaped plant habit well-suited for container cultivation. Plants are very cold hardy. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Patent number: PP30762Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘SMNTPGF’ is disclosed, characterized by bright green and yellow foliage, with this bright coloration maintained in cold temperatures. Cold hardiness of the new variety is observed to USDA Zone 5. Deer resistance has been observed as well. Plants are pyramidal, dwarf and rapid growing. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Timothy Wood
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Patent number: PP31149Abstract: A new and distinct Metasequoia cultivar named ‘Urban Spire’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive upright, narrow tree form. Branches are held at angles of approximately 45 degrees or less, forming the distinctive narrow shape. The tree is well suited for small properties, street applications or as a specimen in the landscape. The new cultivar is a Metasequoia, suitable for various landscape purposes.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventors: Timothy Sterling, Andrew Schenck
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Patent number: PP31297Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja named ‘T p x Ts Junior Giant’ that is characterized by its small plant height and width, its small leaves, its dark green foliage, dense growth habit, and its slow growth rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: HERMITAGE FARMS NURSERYInventors: William K. Neal, III, Stuart F. S. Burnley
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Patent number: PP31298Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja plicata named ‘Northern Spire’ that is characterized by its tightly branched growth habit, its uniform and narrow pyramidal plant habit that is ideal for hedging, its resistance to Keithia blight, its foliage that is dark green in spring and summer and turns russet red in fall and winter, and its deer resistance.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: JRT NURSERIESInventor: Jeff Hicks
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Patent number: PP31474Abstract: A new cultivar of Cupressus plant named ‘Havfrego’ that is characterized by its foliage that is uniquely colored; emerging green and changing to having white tips, and its upright plant habit.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Inventor: Marcus Johannes Wilhelmus Maria Verschuren
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Patent number: PP31657Abstract: A new cultivar of white spruce tree named ‘Charlie J. Nickel’ that is characterized by its needles that are tinted blue in color, its uniform ovate-shaped plant habit with a strong central leader, and its good growth rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Inventor: Keith D. Westervelt
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Patent number: PP31775Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis plant named ‘Thucavlo’ that is characterized by its dense foliage, its dwarf growth habit, and its upright and globular growth habit with a broadly acute apex.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Inventor: Casey van Vloten
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Patent number: PP32032Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named ‘RLH-CS’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and narrowly pyramidal plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate to low growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; lateral branches that are fine-textured and flexible and resist cracking and splitting; dark green-colored leaves that are soft and fine-textured and tolerate high humidity and high temperatures conditions; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Head's Select Inc.Inventors: Robert Harold Head, Lisa Jones Head
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Patent number: PP32048Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja tree named ‘RLH-GG’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and narrowly columnar plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form from base to top of the tree; lateral branches that are fine-textured and flexible and resist cracking and splitting; dark green-colored leaves that are soft and fine-textured and tolerate high humidity and high temperatures conditions; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Head's Select Inc.Inventors: Robert Harold Head, Lisa Jones Head
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Patent number: PP32350Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pinus mugo named ‘MonJaw’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounding form, bright green winter color, and long needles. The new cultivar is a Pinus, typically suited for ornamental use.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Richard Wells
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Patent number: PP32580Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Metasequoia tree named ‘Soul Fire’ is disclosed, characterized by interesting foliage colors. Spring foliage is light green and bronze, creating an overall gold appearance. Summer foliage is bright lime green and resists Summer burn. Fall foliage is orange. Internodes are shorter than typical for Metasequoia glyptostroboides with gold foliage. The new cultivar is a Metasequoia, suitable for various landscape purposes.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Plants Nouveau llcInventor: Andrew Schenck
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Patent number: PP32784Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid Tsuga cultivar tree named ‘Traveler’ is disclosed, characterized by a slightly weeping and graceful pyramidal habit, tolerance to hemlock woolly adelgid, and moderately slow growth rate. ‘Traveler’ is well-suited for use as a landscape tree in a large yard or park. It transplants well from containers.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventor: Susan E. Bentz
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Patent number: PP33228Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Chamaecyparis plant named ‘SMNCLMG’ is disclosed, characterized by a fresh green foliage color which is well maintained. Plants are compact and full with a teardrop shape. Plants are low maintenance. The new cultivar is a Chamaecyparis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Spring Meadow NurseryInventor: Timothy D Wood
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Patent number: PP33286Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant named ‘SMNTDGT’ is disclosed, characterized by a short plant habit and dense foliage. Plants have distinctive dense ovate plant habit without pinching or pruning, making plants low maintenance. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Spring Meadow NurseryInventor: Timothy D Wood
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Patent number: PP33360Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis Tree named ‘Thusid4’ characterized by its fine textured foliage that is green in color, its tight and compact growth habit, and its upright conical plant habit.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: Gurjit Sidhu
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Patent number: PP33410Abstract: A new and distinct Sequoia sempervirens tree named ‘Green Gigantor’ which is characterized by a freely-branching and densely-foliaged growth habit, a conical tree crown profile, distinct dark green foliage, improved tolerance to atmospheric pollution and improved disease resistance. The claimed plant propagates successfully by softwood stem cuttings and has proven to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventor: Theodore P. Norman
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Patent number: PP33548Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chamaecyparis plant named ‘SMNCLUTL’, characterized by its upright, arching and uniform plant habit and pyramidal plant form; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; leaves that retain their yellow green coloration; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
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Patent number: PP33589Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘TPMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green foliage on dense plants with upswept branches. Plants have been observed to tolerate high temperatures in the Southern United States. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Dwayne Moon
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Patent number: PP33785Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘LilShreckthu’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive dark green colored foliage. The new variety provides moderately vigorous, upright, pyramidal and compact growth habit. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventor: Daniel K. Shreckhise
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Patent number: PP33839Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Coral Queen’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive bright golden colored foliage turning to bright red in the fall and winter. Slow growing and compact growth habit is provided. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Shigemori Gyotoku
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Patent number: PP33840Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Leprechaun’ that is characterized by its slow growing and compact plant habit, its foliage that is soft in texture and dark green in color, its very good cold hardiness without winter foliage bronzing (withstood ?20° F.), and its small mature plant size; reaching an average of 2.74 m in height and 1.52 m in width.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Frank J. Kogut
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Patent number: PP34009Abstract: A new and distinct Taxodium cultivar named ‘TDMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by an upright habit and feather-like foliage which is closely spaced. Fall foliage color is orange. The new cultivar is a Taxodium, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventor: Dwayne Moon
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Patent number: PP34073Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja tree named ‘CMA04271964’ which is characterized by a relatively small stature, vigorous rooting, slow vegetative growth, a freely branching and densely foliaged growth habit, shortened internodal spacing, and greyed-orange suffusion of the juvenile lateral foliage and juvenile branchlets. The claimed plant propagates successfully by semi-hardwood stem cuttings and has proven to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Adcock's NurseryInventors: Jeffrey C. Adcock, Richard S. Gurkin