Glory Red

Glory Red

Interspecific tree named ‘Glory Red’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends February 1, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 1, 2031. This patent earned 62 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP23668, the photograph of Glory Red printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP23668, 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 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) Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit. 3) Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4) Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 5) Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 6) Fruit with an average Brix of 20.0° 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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