US Plant Patent PP27984

Spireandela

Arborvitae plant named ‘Spireandela’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends June 21, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on January 9, 2035. This patent earned 163 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP27984
Filed: January 9, 2015
Granted: May 9, 2017
Expires: June 21, 2035
Assignee: SEMKOW FRANKLIN D
Inventor: SEMKOW FRANKLIN D

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant (commonly known as arborvitae) named ‘Spireandela’ characterized by very dense curved foliage arranged in a loose upward spiral, very narrow columnar shape, and slow growth habit. It can be grown as a narrow hedging or specimen plant.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of Thuja plant named ‘Spireandela’ substantially as illustrated and described herein.

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