Conifer Patents (Class PLT/213)
  • Publication number: 20190200500
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Paul F. Gentry, III, Rebecca Gentry
  • Publication number: 20190166744
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Publication number: 20190166743
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Publication number: 20190150342
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Publication number: 20190150341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Wayne Farrow
  • Publication number: 20190150340
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Publication number: 20180160593
    Abstract: ‘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: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Mr. Thomas Santos Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20180160592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventor: Rika Bronsther
  • Publication number: 20180098473
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Pedro Quevedo Guzman
  • Publication number: 20170325372
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: William A. Head
  • Publication number: 20170295683
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
  • Publication number: 20170118888
    Abstract: A new and distinct Picea abies plant that exhibits a compact and pyramidal growth habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Norbert Artmeyer
  • Publication number: 20160316600
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant particularly distinguished by having dark green fall to winter leaf color, dense branching and a slender conical plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Jan Lescow
  • Publication number: 20160205845
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant (commonly known as arborvitae) named ‘Spireandela’ characterized by very dense curved foliage arranged in a loose upward spiral, very narrow columnar shape, and slow growth habit. It can be grown as a narrow hedging or specimen plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Franklin D. Semkow
  • Publication number: 20160135345
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Publication number: 20150359151
    Abstract: ‘Axillares Albus’ is a new and distinct variety of albino coast redwood characterized by a non-grafted periclinal chimera exhibiting stable albino growth from inside the apical meristem dome. The new variety contains lateral, adventitious, accessory, and dorsoventral axillary buds on the abaxial side of the ramus, with phenotypic expression of color ranging from green and albino, and chimeric or non-chimeric variegation. Further, the branches demonstrate horizontal to weeping-like habit, and moderate to fast growth compared to other common redwoods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Santos Stapleton, Dale Frederick Holderman
  • Publication number: 20150351298
    Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘MonRig’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow-Green and Green foliage, which changes to chocolate brown in the Winter. Plants have distinctive tight, upright growth habit. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda
  • Publication number: 20150334891
    Abstract: ‘BFC68’ is a distinctive variety of Thuja plicata×standishii which is characterized s by the combination of an overall smaller plant size, dense foliage at the plant's apex where normally there are few branches or branchlets, a higher degree of branching among first, secondary and tertiary branchlets, a pendulous attitude of the terminal portion of lateral branches and all branchlets which creates a soft, feathered foliage texture, and stability and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual to propagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventor: Benjamin Frank Case, JR.
  • Patent number: PP24666
    Abstract: A new and distinct Chamaecyparis obtusa plant of unknown parentage is provided that was discovered as a chance seedling while growing in a cultivated area. The new variety readily can be distinguished from other plants of the species in view of its dense compact and rounded growth habit which displays attractive green foliage that is yellow to golden in coloration at the tips when grown in full sun. The plant well resists sun and winter burning and displays good winter hardiness. The plant is well suited for consistently providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Schlecht
  • Patent number: PP24746
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Thuja occidentalis named ‘Golden Brabant’ that is characterized by its compact narrowly ovate to slightly columnar plant habit, its yellow-green foliage, and its dense branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Van Vliet Newplants B.V.
    Inventor: Sander van Vliet
  • Patent number: PP25363
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘MonPin’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; pyramidal plant form; freely branching habit; dense and bushy form; developing leaves are golden yellow to light yellow green in color becoming darker green with development; and good winter hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda
  • Patent number: PP25388
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOYB’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright plant habit; narrow pyramidal plant form; vigorous growth habit; moderate to fast growth rate; dense and bushy form; bright yellow green-colored leaves; bright yellow green coloration maintained during the winter; and good winter hardiness and wind resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP25456
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Chamaecyparis named ‘Sunny Smile’ that is characterized by its foliage that is yellow-green and creamy white in color and its narrow and upright plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Frank Schnupper
  • Patent number: PP25503
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tsuga plant named ‘MonKinn’, characterized by its compact, upright to arching and mounding plant habit; vigorous and moderately fast-growing growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; bright yellow green-colored developing leaves; and tolerance to full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ron Damien Kinney
  • Patent number: PP25672
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOTM’, characterized by its upright plant habit; narrow columnar plant form; vigorous growth habit; moderate growth rate; dense and bushy form; bright green-colored leaves; bright green coloration maintained during the winter; and good winter hardiness and wind resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP25700
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘SMTOBP’, characterized by its upright plant habit; narrow columnar plant form; vigorous growth habit; dense and bushy form; bright green-colored developing leaves; bright green coloration maintained during the winter; and good winter hardiness and wind resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP25868
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Thuja plant named ‘Anna van Vloten’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; rounded plant form; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderate growth rate; dense and bushy form; bright yellow green-colored leaves; bright yellow green coloration maintained during the winter; and good winter hardiness and wind resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Casey van Vloten
  • Patent number: PP26124
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Chamaecyparis named ‘Versent’ that is characterized by its foliage with growing tips that are blue-green in color with the spring foliage that is silvery blue in color and its narrow and its dwarf, compact, and mounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Schrauwen
  • Patent number: PP26573
    Abstract: ‘Mosaic Delight’ 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 axillary and/or accessory buds forming within the branch collar zone exhibiting phenotypic color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Occasionally, axillary and/or accessory buds form in the absence of a present branch and can produce color expressions ranging from green, albino, chimera or non-chimeric variegation. Further, the branches demonstrate horizontal to weeping-like habit, and slow to fast growth depending on albinism present compared to other common green redwoods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Santos Stapleton, Dale Frederick Holderman
  • Patent number: PP26684
    Abstract: ‘BFC68’ is a distinctive variety of Thuja plicata×standishii which is characterized by the combination of an overall smaller plant size, dense foliage at the plant's apex where normally there are few branches or branchlets, a higher degree of branching among first, secondary and tertiary branchlets, a pendulous attitude of the terminal portion of lateral branches and all branchlets which creates a soft, feathered foliage texture, and stability and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Benjamin Frank Case, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP26840
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP27067
    Abstract: A new and distinct Thuja cultivar named ‘MonRig’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow-Green and Green foliage, which changes to chocolate brown in the Winter. Plants have distinctive tight, upright growth habit. The new cultivar is a Thuja, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda
  • Patent number: PP27468
    Abstract: A new and distinct Tsuga cultivar named ‘MonJers’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive Yellow-Orange winter foliage. Plants have a distinctive upright, pyramidal growth habit. The new cultivar is a Tsuga, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventor: Ron D. Kinney
  • Patent number: PP27984
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant (commonly known as arborvitae) named ‘Spireandela’ characterized by very dense curved foliage arranged in a loose upward spiral, very narrow columnar shape, and slow growth habit. It can be grown as a narrow hedging or specimen plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Inventor: Franklin D. Semkow
  • Patent number: PP28507
    Abstract: A new Thuja plant particularly distinguished by having green to dark green leaf color, dense branching and a slender conical plant habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Inventor: Jan Lescow
  • Patent number: PP28582
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Yoshio Sato
  • Patent number: PP28583
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Kenichi Kawaguchi
  • Patent number: PP28693
    Abstract: A new and distinct Picea abies plant that exhibits a compact and pyramidal
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Norbert Artmeyer
  • Patent number: PP29217
    Abstract: ‘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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Santos Stapleton
  • Patent number: PP29404
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Athena Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: John Barbour
  • Patent number: PP29472
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Southern Plant Group
    Inventor: William A. Head
  • Patent number: PP29502
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Rika Bronsther
  • Patent number: PP29503
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Co.
    Inventor: Pedro Quevedo Guzman
  • Patent number: PP29606
    Abstract: ‘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: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Santos Stapleton
  • Patent number: PP29652
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
  • Patent number: PP29678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Van Vliet New Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Wilfried Oltmanns
  • Patent number: PP29825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: BLUEVILLE NURSERY, INC.
    Inventor: Keith Westervelt
  • Patent number: PP30665
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Wayne Farrow
  • Patent number: PP30707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Wood
  • Patent number: PP30708
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Wood