WESTON

WESTON

Interspecific tree named ‘WESTON’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 14, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 16, 2033. This patent earned 210 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26205, the photograph of WESTON printed in the patent.

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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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit. 3. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit throughout the tree. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good balance between acid and sugar. 6. Fruit with an attractive orange skin and flesh color.

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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