US Plant Patent PP8912
Viking
Interspecific rootstock "Viking"
PUBLIC DOMAIN
Patent expired August 2, 2013. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.
No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.
The record
- Patent number
- PP8912
- Filed
- August 2, 1993
- Granted
- September 27, 1994
- Expires
- August 2, 2013
- Inventor
- ZAIGER CHRIS F; ZAIGER GARY N; GARDNER LEITH M; ZAIGER GRANT G
Abstract
A new and distinct interspecific rootstock tree having the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new rootstock variety: 1. The ability to develop roots from dormant cuttings when planted in the field. 2. Produces little to no root suckers. 3. Rapid rooting and growth of the cuttings in the field, facilitates early spring budding of peaches and almonds. 4. Vigorous upright growth. 5. Well anchored, deep root system. 6. Has scion compatibility with Almonds (Prunus amygdalus) and Peaches (Prunus persica)
Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.
The following is claimed: 1. A new and distinct interspecific rootstock tree substantially as illustrated and described which is of large size, vigorous upright in growth (the variety being particularly characterized by its ability to reproduce by cuttings planted directly in the field), is well anchored with a deep root system, produces little to no root suckers, is compatible with almonds and peaches; in comparison to trees budded to Nemaguard rootstock the scion tree is approximately 25% larger in size, having greater production of fruit and nuts.
Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP8912 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.