BICOLAM

BICOLAM

Cherry tree named ‘BICOLAM’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 20, 2038.

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 PP31686, the photograph of BICOLAM printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP31686, 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

A new and distinct variety of cherry tree denominated ‘BICOLAM’ has fruits that ripen medium in the season, said variety being self-fertile and resistant to cracking, allowing a high production of fruits with large size and light to dark red or two-colored fruit skin, depending on maturity stage, firm, and with a good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling and storage qualities.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of cherry tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its medium ripening, its self fertility, its high production, its resistance to cracking, its attractive fruits and especially by its large to very large size, its light to dark red or two colored fruit skin depending on the maturity stage, its firmness, good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling and storage qualities.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP31686 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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