US Plant Patent PP31864

MONFRICK

Acer palmatum tree named ‘MONFRICK’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends February 19, 2039.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

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The record

Patent number: PP31864
Filed: February 19, 2019
Granted: June 16, 2020
Expires: February 19, 2039
Assignee: FRICK CRAIG
Inventor: FRICK CRAIG

Abstract

A new and distinct Acer palmatum var. dissectum tree named ‘MONFRICK’ is disclosed, characterized by unique cold tolerance, observed to tolerate cold temperatures to USDA Zone 4 with minimal tip die back. Plants are dwarf and weeping with deeply dissected foliage. Fall color greyed-red to red. The new variety is a dwarf tree, typically used for outdoor garden or container use.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Acer palmatum var. dissectum tree named ‘MONFRICK’ as herein illustrated and described.

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