US Plant Patent PP22207
New York
Apple tree named ‘New York’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends January 13, 2030.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 15, 2029. This patent earned 29 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP22207
- Filed
- December 15, 2009
- Granted
- October 25, 2011
- Expires
- January 13, 2030
- Assignee
- UNIV CORNELL
- Inventor
- BROWN SUSAN K; MALONEY KEVIN
Abstract
A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree cultivar named ‘New York 2’ that is characterized by having red, juicy, crisp fruits with a firm texture and tart flavor that ripen mid to late season. The fruit of ‘New York 2’ has a very long storage life (100-150 days) while maintaining fresh quality. Trees are annually productive, grower friendly and fruits are not subject to pre-harvest drop and have good retention on the tree. ‘New York 2’ was tested as NY 92609-463.
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1. A new and distinct Malus domestica apple tree variety named ‘New York 2’ as described and illustrated herein.
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