Bella Kat

Bella Kat

Interspecific tree named ‘Bella Kat’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends June 16, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 19, 2032. This patent earned 89 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24040, the photograph of Bella Kat printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24040, 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 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, Calif., 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. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 2. Fruit with attractive red skin and flesh color. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good handling and storage quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 6. Fruit with an average Brix of 18.7° and a good balance between acid and sugar.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree, substantially as illustrated and described.

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The record

Abstract