Conifer Patents (Class PLT/213)
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Publication number: 20170295683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
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Publication number: 20170118888Abstract: A new and distinct Picea abies plant that exhibits a compact and pyramidal growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventor: Norbert Artmeyer
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Publication number: 20160316600Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventor: Jan Lescow
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Publication number: 20160205845Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Franklin D. Semkow
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Publication number: 20160135345Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: John M. Ruter
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Publication number: 20150359151Abstract: ‘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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Thomas Santos Stapleton, Dale Frederick Holderman
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Publication number: 20150351298Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Rigoberto Pineda
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Publication number: 20150334891Abstract: ‘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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventor: Benjamin Frank Case, JR.
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Patent number: PP24666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Schlecht
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Patent number: PP24746Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Van Vliet Newplants B.V.Inventor: Sander van Vliet
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Patent number: PP25363Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Rigoberto Pineda
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Patent number: PP25388Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
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Patent number: PP25456Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: Frank Schnupper
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Patent number: PP25503Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Ron Damien Kinney
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Patent number: PP25672Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
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Patent number: PP25700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
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Patent number: PP25868Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Casey van Vloten
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Patent number: PP26124Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Inventor: Jean-Pierre Schrauwen
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Patent number: PP26573Abstract: ‘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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Thomas Santos Stapleton, Dale Frederick Holderman
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Patent number: PP26684Abstract: ‘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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Inventor: Benjamin Frank Case, Jr.
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Patent number: PP26840Abstract: A new Thuja plant named ‘RutThu#1’ is very compact with dark green foliage.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: John M. Ruter
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Patent number: PP27067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Rigoberto Pineda
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Patent number: PP27468Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Monrovia Nursery CompanyInventor: Ron D. Kinney
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Patent number: PP27984Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Franklin D. Semkow
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Patent number: PP28507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Inventor: Jan Lescow
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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