Echo

Echo

Blueberry plant named ‘Echo’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 28, 2037.

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

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP29787, the photograph of Echo printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP29787, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

Abstract

‘Echo’ is a new and distinct repeat flowering, ornamental blueberry ( Vaccinium section Cyanococcus L.) cultivar that originated from seed produced from the cross of the female blueberry plant ‘Perpetua’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,209) and the male blueberry plant ORUS 55-1 (unpatented). ‘Echo’ is a blueberry clone distinguished by its ornamental characteristics that include a spreading bush habit with glossy leaves, repeat flowering and fruiting, and small, mild flavored dark blue fruit.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of blueberry plant, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its ability to flower on new growth without any chilling; attractive combination of flowers and fruit in late summer and fall; dark green, glossy, attractive leaves; edible, dark blue fruit; and vigorous and compact, spreading, plant habit.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP29787 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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