Dogwood Patents (Class PLT/220)
  • Publication number: 20040117881
    Abstract: A cultivar of dogwood tree is characterized by a unique combination of red floral bracts and a dwarf rounded shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Publication number: 20030182698
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of evergreen Dogwood tree named ‘Elsbry’ that is particularly characterized by the unique combination of its vigorous growth rate, flowering at a young age, prolific flower production on an annual basis, blooms 2-3 weeks later and over a longer period than other Cornus kousa selections, fruits extend ornamental interest into the early fall season, increased disease resistance, and good cold hardiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: John E. Elsley
  • Publication number: 20020162148
    Abstract: A new and distinct Kousa Dogwood plant named Kristin Lipka's Variegated Weeper is illustrated and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Robert E. Lipka
  • Publication number: 20020157145
    Abstract: A very hardy dogwood tree which produces many large multiple flower bracts (12 to 20 bracts) so that the tree appears to be a mass of blooms. The blooming season for this tree can typically last up to two weeks longer than a conventional dogwood's blooming season. The leaves are large and healthy green in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Pierre W. Simmen
  • Publication number: 20020104136
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree named ‘Gold Braid’, characterized by its upright pyramidal plant shape; unique yellow and green variegated foliage; long-lasting leaf variegation pattern; foliage that resists sunburning; and resistance to late-season spot Anthracnose
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Applicant: Gainous' Shade Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy Leland Gainous
  • Publication number: 20020078483
    Abstract: A Cornus Alba plant variety producing attractive grey green foliage with cream-colored edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: John Pannebakker
  • Patent number: PP16129
    Abstract: A Chinese dogwood plant named Madison, a shrubby tree distinguished by the gold and red colors on the leaves in the summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Brotzman's Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy C. Brotzman
  • Patent number: PP12830
    Abstract: A Cornus Alba plant variety producing attractive grey green foliage with cream-colored edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Pride of Place Plants, Inc.
    Inventor: John Pannebakker
  • Patent number: PP13069
    Abstract: A very hardy dogwood tree which produces many large multiple flower bracts (12 to 20 bracts) so that the tree appears to be a mass of blooms. The blooming season for this tree can typically last up to two weeks longer than a conventional dogwood's blooming season. The leaves are large and healthy green in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Pierre W. Simmen
  • Patent number: PP13085
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree named ‘Gold Braid’, characterized by its upright pyramidal plant shape; unique yellow and green variegated foliage; long-lasting leaf variegation pattern; foliage that resists sunburning; and resistance to late-season spot Anthracnose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Gainous' Shade Trees, Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmy Leland Gainous
  • Patent number: PP13098
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, named ‘Kay's Appalachian Mist’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by resistance to powdery mildew which is superior to any other white flowering dogwood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Windham, Robert N. Trigiano, Willard T. Witte
  • Patent number: PP13099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, named ‘Jean's Appalachian Snow’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by resistance to powdery mildew which is superior to any other white flowering dogwood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Windham, Robert N. Trigiano, Willard T. Witte
  • Patent number: PP13165
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dogwood tree, Cornus florida, named ‘Karen's Appalachian Blush’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by resistance to powdery mildew which is superior to any other white flowering dogwood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Corporation
    Inventors: Mark T. Windham, Robert N. Trigiano, Willard T. Witte
  • Patent number: PP13384
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus Kousa Pendula known as ‘Kristin Lipka's Variegated Weeper’ as illustrated and described. This new cultivar has the distinction of being variegated and having a strong weeping habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Lipka
  • Patent number: PP14537
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of evergreen Dogwood tree named ‘Elsbry’ that is particularly characterized by the unique combination of its vigorous growth rate, flowering at a young age, prolific flower production on an annual basis, blooms 2-3 weeks later and over a longer period than other Dogwood selections, fruits extend ornamental interest into the early fall season, increased disease resistance, and good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: John E. Elsley
  • Patent number: PP15219
    Abstract: A cultivar of dogwood tree is characterized by a unique combination of red floral bracts and a dwarf rounded shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Elwin R. Orton, David A. Gant
  • Patent number: PP11287
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pagoda Dogwood plant named `Wstackman`, characterized by its vigorous growth rate and large leaves with unique green and yellow variegated foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Walter Stackman
  • Patent number: PP11654
    Abstract: A distinctive Dogwood variety of the Cornus florida L. genus and species exhibits an upright growth pattern and is easily cultivated, with improved mildew resistance, more upright carriage, and increased size of inflorescence including involucre, as compared to either the `Cloud Nine` or `Cherokee Chief` varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignees: Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Forestry Landscaping Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mitsuo Asako