Sequoia

Sequoia

Fig Tree Named ‘Sequoia’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 17, 2027.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 20, 2026. This patent earned 148 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP20038, the photograph of Sequoia printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP20038, 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 Fig tree denominated ‘Sequoia’ is described. The new ‘Sequoia’ fig variety is a high quality, medium to large size, yellow-green skinned fig of the “common” type, developed for use in the fresh market fig industry. The ‘Sequoia’ tree is of medium vigor and size and is a regular and productive bearer, developing both a Breba and second crop in most years. The ‘Sequoia’ has a tight ostiole that substantially restricts the entry of most insects into the interior of the fig fruit. In comparison with the ‘Tena’ parent cultivar, the ‘Sequoia’ is substantially larger in size and has a more prolific Breba crop. The larger size of the ‘Sequoia’ allows it be harvested later into the fall when the decreased size of other cultivars such as ‘Tena’ precludes their use in the fresh market.

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1. A new and distinct variety of fig tree substantially as shown and described herein.

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The record

Abstract