Sweet Pixie 6

Sweet Pixie 6

Interspecific prunus tree named ‘Sweet Pixie 6’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 12, 2044.

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 PP36186, the photograph of Sweet Pixie 6 printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP36186, 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 interspecific ( Prunus species) tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, California, with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of small to medium size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific ( Prunus species) tree named ‘Sweet Pixie 6’, substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP36186 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

The record

Abstract