Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre trees (Pongamia trees) are described herein.

Abstract: A Corylus tree particularly distinguished by a fast growing upright habit and a leaf color of greyed-purple, black, purple and brown, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’. The new variety reliably provides plants producing triterpenic saponins whose fractional content of R-series saponins is lower than 50% on total saponin basis. Plants were obtained by clonal micro-propagation of individuals selected from a population of Quillaja trees grown in an ultra-high-density plantation (app. >20,000 trees/hectare). Clone plants have high vigor after 1-year of growth, producing a large number of lateral branches at the upper third of the stem. Leaves are elliptical in shape, uniform in size and the leaf blade is undulated; the margin of leaves is occasionally dentate, and the leaf apex is retuse. The resistance or susceptibility to diseases have not yet been assessed in this new variety.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1348’. The new variety reliably provides plants producing triterpenic saponins whose fractional content of X-series saponins is higher than 50% on total saponin basis. Plants were obtained by clonal micro-propagation of individuals selected from a population of Quillaja trees grown in an ultra-high density plantation (app. >20,000 trees/hectare). Clone plants have high vigor after 1-year of growth, producing a large number of lateral branches at the middle and upper third of the stem. Leaves are from oval to elliptical and slightly elongated in shape, uniform in size and the leaf blade is plane; the margin of leaves is entire with some indentations, and the leaf apex is retuse. The resistance or susceptibility to diseases have not been assessed in this new variety.

Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre trees (Pongamia trees) are described herein.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-8’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety provide purple-colored flowers and exhibit small and purple colored foliage. The new variety displays a moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2014-5’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of light-purplish-pink-colored flowers. Small, green colored foliage which aligns in an attractive overlapping pattern along the stem is formed and moderately slow growing, upright, dwarf growth habit is displayed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-9’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its purple-colored flowers, small and green colored foliage which exhibits an attractive burgundy tint on newly emerging leaves, and moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping, and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety produce small and purple-colored foliage. The new variety is moderately vigorous. Plants of the new variety exhibit a highly branched, and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2014-10’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of bright, purple-colored flowers. Plants of the new variety exhibit golden colored, semi-glossy foliage that transitions to green as it ages, and provide moderately vigorous, semi-upright, and semi-compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol7’, characterized by its upright, elliptical growth habit; a height-to-width ratio of about 2.3; grayish-purple new growth, and narrower leaves than similar Ilex cultivars.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol6’, characterized by its full, oval growth habit; a height-to-width ratio of about 1.3; grayish-red new growth, and wider leaves than similar Ilex cultivars.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol5’, characterized by its upright, narrow form with widest spread in the middle of the canopy that narrows towards the top; a height-to-width ratio of about 3.2; reddish colored new growth, and resistance to spider mites, Tetranychus urticae.

Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre trees (pongamia trees) are described herein.

Abstract: A system for creating a learned model for component image recognition, the learned model being used when performing image recognition of a component that is picked up by a suction nozzle of a component mounter or a component that is mounted on a circuit board, serving as an imaging target, by imaging the imaging target with a camera, and the system includes a computer configured to acquire a reference-learned model to be used for image recognition of a reference component. The computer collects sample component images for each type of a component having a predetermined similarity with the reference component, and creates a component-by-component learned model to be used for image recognition of the component for each type of the component by adding the sample component image for each type of the component, as teacher data of the reference-learned model, and re-learning the added sample component image.

Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre trees (Pongamia trees) are described herein.

Abstract: A new variety of Platanus occidentalis named DRABROT which is characterized by a contorted, semi-weeping branch habit and dark green, disease-free leaves. In combination, these characteristics distinguish DRABROT from all other cultivars known to the inventors.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chilopsis linearis tree named Sweet Bubba is characterized by an upright form, fast growth, dark green leaves and having flowers with crisped corollas with a distinctive red/purple color (70A, R.H.S. color chart) and blooming throughout the warm season (locally May-October). No seed production has been noted, beneficial for more flowering and less trash in the landscape.

Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre trees (Pongamia trees) are described herein.

Abstract: A new and distinct Betula nigra tree named ‘STN-01’ which is characterized by a significantly shorter tree height, a freely branching and densely foliaged growth habit, main stems and lateral branches with shortened internodal spacing, relatively large and dark green foliage, and prominent bark exfoliation of the oldest wood. The claimed plant propagates successfully by softwood stem cuttings and has proven to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carpinus plant named ‘JN Select AA’ that is characterized by its foliage that consistently turns pinkish red in color in the fall in southern Wisconsin, its rounded plant habit and dense branching, and its good cold hardiness in southern Wisconsin.

Abstract: A new and distinct Carpinus caroliniana tree named ‘CCMTF1’ is disclosed, characterized by bright green young foliage, dark green mature foliage and yellow Fall foliage. Tree shape is distinctively upright pyramidal. The new variety is a Carpinus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Carpinus caroliniana tree named ‘CCMTF2’ is disclosed, characterized by a fastigiate form, clean leaf drop, recurved foliage with prominent veins. Trees produce red Fall foliage. The new variety is a Carpinus tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cercis canadensis tree named ‘SEIRB’ that is characterized by its stems that form a “zig-zag” growth pattern, its semi-weeping plant habit, its flowers that are deep pink in color and its dense plant form.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paulownia hybrid tree named ‘WEGROW-B7’ which is characterized by a fast rate of growth, developing a large diameter trunk in a relatively short period of time, an upright trunk with a narrow canopy, and high frost tolerance. The claimed plant propagates successfully by softwood stem cuttings and has proven to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chilopsis linearis tree named Sweet Bubba is characterized by an upright form, fast growth, dark green leaves and having flowers with crisped corollas with a distinctive red/purple color (70A, R.H.S. color chart) and blooming throughout the warm season (locally May-October). No seed production has been noted, beneficial for more flowering and less trash in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chilopsis linearis tree named ‘Bubba Jones’ is characterized by a naturally multitrunked, rounded, relatively open form, fast growth, dark green leaves and large, pleasantly fragrant flowers with crisped, ruffled corollas with a distinctively bicolored corolla (75A over 72A, 285 R.H.S. Color Chart), blooming throughout the warm season (locally May-October). ‘Bubba Jones’ can also be used as a rounded, single trunked tree with proper pruning. Low seed production has been noted, beneficial for more flowering and less trash in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Eucalyptus gunnii tree named ‘Eumin106’ that is characterized by its good winter hardiness for the species, its foliage that is silver-grey in color, and its compact plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Pongamia tree (Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre) named ‘K206’ is provided herein. Pongamia tree ‘K206’ is distinguished by having an open canopy, medium sized leaves with olive green color, short current season's twigs, long inflorescences, and abundant production of seed pods coupled with the high oil content of the seeds.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Pongamia tree (Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierre) named ‘K207’ is provided herein. Pongamia tree ‘K207’ is distinguished by having a dense canopy, large leaves with dark yellowish green color, semi-pendulous branches, unusually large lenticels on the stems, compact inflorescences, abundant production of seed pods, coupled with the high oil content of the seeds.

Abstract: A new and distinct Paulownia hybrid tree named ‘WEGROW-B6’ which is characterized by an upright trunk, fast vertical rate of growth, high frost resistance, and earlier flowering, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: ‘NAVSEL 21’ is a new and distinct grapevine plant with novel characteristics that include naturally tight bunches and red seedless berries. The berries produced by ‘NAVSEL 21’ have a very firm texture and no detectable seed traces, with a prominent muscat flavour. The berries produced by ‘NAVSEL 21’ are large, weighing 10 g/berry on average, and are harvested in July in Murcia Region in Spain.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant named ‘RNI-RCC3’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive, dark purple foliage that retains its color in heat. Plants are very straight and upright, with exceptional vigor. The new variety is a Cercis, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: ‘NC2017-108’ is a new and distinct variety of redbud tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety including (1) ease of asexual propagation using chip budding, (2) semi-upright growth habit; (3) foliage with glossy green color; (4) white double flowers produced in abundance during the spring; and female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in no seed pod set.

Abstract: A new and distinct Zelkova serrata tree named ‘ZSMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by uniquely dense foliage and a distinctive red Fall foliage color. Trees have been observed to have good heat tolerance in the Southern United States. The new variety is a Zelkova tree, typically used as an ornamental tree.

Abstract: A new variety of Platanus occidentalis named ‘DRABROT’ which is characterized by a contorted, semi-weeping branch habit and dark green, disease-free leaves. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘DRABROT’ from all other cultivars known to the inventors.

Abstract: A variety of Styrax japonicus which combines a combination of a mounding weeping habit, profuse single white flowers, dark purple foliage that remains glossy & disease free through the summer.

Abstract: A variety of Zelkova serrata with a combination of an upright branching vase shaped semi compact tree form with dark green foliage and orange to orange red fall color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2014-5’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of light-purplish-pink-colored flowers. Small, green colored foliage which aligns in an attractive overlapping pattern along the stem is formed and moderately slow growing, upright, dwarf growth habit is displayed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2014-10’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its profusion of bright, purple-colored flowers. Plants of the new variety exhibit golden colored, semi-glossy foliage that transitions to green as it ages, and provide moderately vigorous, semi-upright, and semi-compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-6’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety produce small and purple-colored foliage. The new variety is moderately vigorous. Plants of the new variety exhibit a highly branched, and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Liriodendron tulipifera tree named ‘LTMTF’ is disclosed, characterized by a upright form with a central leader and dense canopy. Dark green foliage color is maintained to late Fall. A fast growth rate has been observed, as has easy rooting. The new variety is a Liriodendron tree, typically used for landscapes and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-9’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its purple-colored flowers, small and green colored foliage which exhibits an attractive moderate reddish orange color on newly emerging leaves, and moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping, and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ginkgo tree named ‘Waconda Gold’ that is characterized by its very uniform growth habit and shape, its upright ascending branches and a pyramidal plant habit, its healthy foliage that is dark green in color, its strong central leader, and its good growth rate.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name ‘NC2017-8’, is disclosed. The new cultivar originated in a controlled breeding program. Plants of the new variety provide purple-colored flowers and exhibit small and purple colored foliage. The new variety displays a moderately slow growing, profuse branching, weeping and compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of x Chitalpa plant named ‘NCXC1’ is disclosed, characterized by large inflorescences with vibrant purple flowers, and small tree habits. The new variety is an x Chitalpa, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety of river birch tree, Betula nigra, which was given the cultivar name ‘Whit XXVI’, is characterized as having a tree form that is broadly pyramidal to oval and may grow with a single or multiple stems for greater landscape appeal. The bark of the ‘Whit XXVI’ is distinctly orange during late summer after the greatest stem diameter increase and remains so throughout the winter with only moderate darkening, but remaining orange in color. Bark coloration begins at about one inch diameter and remains. The leaves of ‘Whit XXVI’ are dark green and slightly smaller in size and more plentiful than a typical river birch seedling. In one example, ‘Whit XXVI’ averaged about 1.15 leaves per inch of twig while the typical river birch seedling averaged about 0.7 leaves per inch of twig.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2017-92’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its light, purple-colored flowers. The new variety is also characterized by its small and gold-colored foliage. A moderately slow growing, highly branched and compact growth habit is displayed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cercis plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NC2017-113’, is disclosed. The new variety is characterized by its white-colored flowers. The new variety is also characterized by its small, thick, glossy, and green-colored foliage. A moderately slow growing and compact growth habit is displayed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’. The new variety reliably provides plants producing triterpenic saponins whose fractional content of R-series saponins is lower than 50% on total saponin basis. Plants were obtained by clonal micro-propagation of individuals selected from a population of Quillaja trees grown in an ultra-high-density plantation (app. >20,000 trees/hectare). Clone plants have high vigor after 1-year of growth, producing a large number of lateral branches at the upper third of the stem. Leaves are elliptical in shape, uniform in size and the leaf blade is undulated; the margin of leaves is occasionally dentate, and the leaf apex is retuse. The resistance or susceptibility to diseases have not yet been assessed in this new variety.