Crape Myrtle Patents (Class PLT/252)
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Publication number: 20130125276Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Coral Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, dark green foliage in summer, salmon-pink flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
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Publication number: 20130125275Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Purple Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, lustrous dark green foliage in summer, purple flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
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Publication number: 20130104272Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Shumaka’, characterized by its light pink color flowers and large growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Publication number: 20130104271Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Sequoyah’, characterized by its clear red color flowers and medium to large growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Publication number: 20130104270Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Pascagoula’, characterized by its deep purple color flowers and small to medium growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Publication number: 20130104269Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Tishomingo’, characterized by its deep purple color flowers and medium to large growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Publication number: 20130104273Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Neshoba’, characterized by its deep to royal purple color flowers and small to medium growth habit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Publication number: 20130007933Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Plum Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, plum-purple new growth, gray-green foliage in summer, fuchsia-pink flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
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Publication number: 20120260375Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, particularly distinguished by having a much branched, near globular growth habit, and a near constant show of sterile, ruby red flowers from bright crimson flower buds during the growing season. Because the plant is sterile, old flowers stay showy longer, and new flower buds form in the same positions as flowers that age and fall away. Inflorescences are only between 1.5 and 6 inches long but are produced in great numbers across the outer surface of the network of branches.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Lacebark, Inc.Inventors: Carl E. Whitcomb, Andrew C. Whitcomb
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Publication number: 20120210479Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘GAMAD IX’, is provided. ‘GAMAD IX’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid, which is characterized by intermediate growth habit, mildew resistance, and earlier flowering with abundant purple flowers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Publication number: 20120036606Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD827’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, upright, broad, spreading to globose growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive Purple flowers is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Plant Development Services, Inc.Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Publication number: 20120036605Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD818’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, broad and spreading to weeping growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive lavender flowers is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Plant Development Services, Inc. (50%)Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Publication number: 20120036604Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD900’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, broad and spreading to weeping growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive light pink flowers which quickly change to white is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Plant Development Services, Inc.Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Publication number: 20040006802Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a dense, upright growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge crimson and change to dark green; low seed production (plant is semi-sterile); inflorescences which are 4 to 14 inches tall and 4 to 12 inches wide; flower buds which are green to crimson; and flowers which are white with transition to light crimson. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Carl Whitcomb
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Publication number: 20040006803Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a slow to moderate growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge crimson and quickly change to medium green; moderate seed set; inflorescences which are 8 to 16 inches tall and 6 to 10 inches wide; flower buds which are oxblood red; and flowers with tightly grouped and highly wrinkled petals. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Inventor: Carl Whitcomb
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Patent number: PP16616Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, particularly distinguished by having a near constant flower show during the growing season from new flower buds that form in the same positions as flowers that age and fall away. The flowers are soft pink and the flower buds are green to purple. Inflorescences are between about 4 and about 20 inches tall and between about 4 and about 16 inches wide. The crapemyrtle is further characterized by an upright growth habit and leathery leaves that emerge glossy purple and change to dark green.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.Inventor: Carl E. Whitcomb
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Patent number: PP16917Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica×L. fauriei, which is characterized by compact-mounded growth habit; bronze-green emerging leaves, lustrous dark green in summer, yellow-orange-red in fall; high leaf powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot resistance; glossy red buds; cherry red flowers that are colorful from mid-July to early September in Athens, Ga.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP17171Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia L., which is characterized by compact, rounded growth habit; white flowers; bronze foliage that matures to dark green; high mildew resistance.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP17216Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica×L. fauriei, which is characterized by compact, upright-mounded growth habit and raspberry red flowers.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP17219Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indicia×L. fauriei, which is characterized by very compact, mounded growth habit; reddish-purple foliage all growing season, which holds up well in heat and humidity; high leaf powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot resistance; pink flowers, not as profusely borne as other Gamad varieties.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP17411Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia L., which is characterized by compact, mounded, true genetic dwarf growth habit; early flowering (beginning in late June to July in Athens, Ga.); extremely floriferous with bubble gum pink flowers, high mildew resistance.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: University of Georgiea Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP13965Abstract: A new and distinct variety of the Lagerstroemia genus characterized by a dwarf size, profuse flower production, semi-seedless trait, extensive lateral branching, and lack of continual vertical growth after maturity.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventors: Robert E. Hambuchen, Betty J. Hambuchen
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Patent number: PP18456Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘Trured’, characterized by its large, upright, dense and globose growth habit, fast growth rate, large panicles of deep red flowers and its long bloom period.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Plant Development Services Inc.Inventor: Russell Howell Carroll
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Patent number: PP14267Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf winter hardy Lagerstroemia plant named, ‘Violet Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright violet blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature form midsummer until frost.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
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Patent number: PP14317Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf winter hardy Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Coral Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright coral-pink blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature form midsummer until frost.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventors: David W. Fleming, Gretchen A. Zwetzig
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Patent number: PP18646Abstract: ‘Orchid Cascade’ is a new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia indica, commonly referred to as Crepemyrtle. It is a low growing variety where the primary limbs arch and cascade out and downward. It has a height of 16 to 24 inches at maturity with substantially no upward growth. It can reach a width of 40 to 48 inches. This cultivar is an early blooming variety which starts to bloom in early June and is normally in full bloom in plant zone 7B by mid June. It appears to be multi-colored blooming crepemyrtle because of the fading habit of some of its blooms. This color appears to range from a deep lavender/pink to an almost white in appearance with several shades in between. The cultivar is cold hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and is very highly resistant to powdery mildew.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Inventors: Robert E. Hambuchen, Betty Hambuchen
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Patent number: PP14353Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of dwarf winter hardy Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Red Filli’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to novelty by its extreme cold hardiness to Zone 4, its numerous sturdy bright red blooms, its compact spreading performance with heavy branching, its vigorous and uniform growth habit, and its floriferous nature form midsummer until frost.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: Gretchen Zwetzig, David Whitman Fleming
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Patent number: PP14438Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a dense, upright growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge crimson and change to dark green; low seed production (plant is semi-sterile); inflorescences which are 4 to 14 inches tall and 4 to 12 inches wide; flower buds which are green to crimson; and flowers which are white with transition to light crimson. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.Inventor: Carl Whitcomb
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Patent number: PP19277Abstract: ‘Cascading Pink Lady’ is a new distinct variety of Lagerstroemia indica ‘prostrata’,commonly referred to as Crepemyrtle. It is a low growing variety where the primary limbs cascade out and downward while producing multiple secondary along the primaries. It reaches a height of 16 to 20 inches at maturity with substantially no upward growth. It can reach a width of 36 to 40 inches. This cultivar blooms in mid June in Zone 7B and normally is in full bloom by the end of June. Because of its bloom habit it sometimes appears to be a multi-colored Crepemyrtle. While most new blooms are a Red Purple 72D a few blooms are very lite in color, with some appearing almost white. The plant very resistant to powdery mildew and is cold hardy with no visible damage at 8 degrees Farenheit.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Inventors: Robert E. Hambuchen, Betty J. Hambuchen
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Patent number: PP14975Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a slow to moderate growth habit; leathery leaves which emerge crimson and quickly change to medium green; moderate seed set; inflorescences which are 8 to 16 inches tall and 6 to 10 inches wide; flower buds which are oxblood red; and flowers with tightly grouped and highly wrinkled petals. The new variety is also characterized by a long bloom period.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.Inventor: Carl Whitcomb
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Patent number: PP20926Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Crepe Myrtle plant named ‘Bradberry's Wine’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; large inflorescences with showy red purple-colored flowers; resistance to Powdery Mildew; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Color Spot NurseriesInventors: James Spivey, Albert F. Stauder, III
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Patent number: PP21540Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘Chocolate Mocha’, characterized by its combination of deep dark brown/red-purple leaf color and brilliant bubble gum pink flower color. ‘Chocolate Mocha’ is also distinguished by its resistance to leaf scorch, upright non-spreading growth, and medium growth size.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Patent number: PP22161Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘Gamad VI’, is provided. ‘Gamad VI’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid, which is characterized by compact growth habit, mildew resistance, and early flowering with abundant deep red and purple flowers.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP22199Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘Gamad VII’ is provided. ‘Gamad VII’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei, which is characterized by compact growth habit, high Cercospora resistance, and early July flowering with abundant true pink flowers.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP22697Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD818’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, broad and spreading to weeping growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive lavender flowers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Patent number: PP22698Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD900’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, broad and spreading to weeping growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive light pink flowers which quickly change to white is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Patent number: PP22718Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Lagerstroemia (indica×fauriei) plant named ‘JD827’, characterized by its unique blooming time, dense, upright, broad, spreading to globose growth habit, fast growth rate and attractive Purple flowers is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Plant Development Services, Inc.Inventor: John McNair Davy
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Patent number: PP23071Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-II’, characterized by its compact, rounded growth habit, reddish new growth and dark green foliage in summer, neon-rose flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP23168Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-I’, characterized by its dwarf, rounded growth habit that is maintained over time without shoot reversions, reddish new growth and dark green foliage in summer, white flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Mark P. Griffith
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Patent number: PP23178Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-III’, characterized by its compact, upright intermediate growth habit, red-purple new growth and dark green foliage in summer, red-purple fall color, true red flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP23499Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘GAMAD VIII’, is provided. ‘GAMAD VIII’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid. The new variety is characterized by intermediate-size, upright growth habit, good mildew resistance, and earlier flowering with abundant pale pink flowers.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP23518Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Plum Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, plum-purple new growth, gray-green foliage in summer, fuchsia-pink flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
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Patent number: PP23559Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, particularly distinguished by having a much branched, near globular growth habit, and a near constant show of sterile, ruby red flowers from bright crimson flower buds during the growing season. Because the plant is sterile, old flowers stay showy longer, and new flower buds form in the same positions as flowers that age and fall away. Inflorescences are only between 1.5 and 6 inches long but are produced in great numbers across the outer surface of the network of branches.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Lacebark, Inc.Inventors: Carl E. Whitcomb, Andrew C. Whitcomb
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Patent number: PP23560Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘GAMAD IX’, is provided. ‘GAMAD IX’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid, which is characterized by intermediate growth habit, mildew resistance, and earlier flowering with abundant purple flowers.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
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Patent number: PP23906Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Purple Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, lustrous dark green foliage in summer, purple flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos
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Patent number: PP24977Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘CREC-0052’, characterized by its light pink color flowers and large growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Patent number: PP24978Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘CREC-0077’, characterized by its clear red color flowers and medium to large growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Patent number: PP24979Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘CREC-0030’, characterized by its deep purple color flowers and small to medium growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Patent number: PP24980Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia crapemyrtle plant named ‘CREC-0060’, characterized by its deep purple color flowers and small to medium growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Mississippi State UniversityInventors: Patricia R. Knight, Wayne J. McLaurin
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Patent number: PP23922Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Coral Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, dark green foliage in summer, salmon-pink flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.Inventor: Joshua H. Kardos