Sweet Pixie 5

Sweet Pixie 5

Interspecific tree named ‘Sweet Pixie 5’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 30, 2036.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 3, 2035. This patent earned 118 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28308, the photograph of Sweet Pixie 5 printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Interspecific Prunus species). 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. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with a high degree of soluble solids (Brix) of 23.1°.

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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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Abstract