Sunrise

Sunrise

Euonymus plant named ‘Sunrise’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired July 9, 2020. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on July 6, 2020. This patent earned 3 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 3 of US plant patent PP12341, the photograph of Sunrise printed in the patent.

Figure 3 from US Plant Patent PP12341, 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 Euonymus fortunei is provided. The variety forms attractive variegated leaves that are green towards the center and are irregularly bordered with bright golden yellow coloration. Such coloration commonly is retained even if the plants are grown in partial shade. The growth habit is broadly pyramidal. Superior Anthracnose disease resistance is exhibited. The new variety is well suited for growing as a bright ornamental plant.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of Euonymus fortunei plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) Forms a broadly pyramidal growth habit, (b) Forms variegated leaves that are green and irregularly bordered with bright golden yellow that generally possess the ability to retain such coloration even if grown in partial shade, (c) Exhibits superior Anthracnose disease resistance, and (d) Is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation;

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP12341 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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