US Plant Patent PP21973
CF LP1-7696
Loblolly pine tree named ‘CF LP1-7696’
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Still under patent. Protection ends July 17, 2029.
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The record
- Patent number
- PP21973
- Filed
- June 23, 2009
- Granted
- June 14, 2011
- Expires
- July 17, 2029
- Assignee
- CELLFOR INC
- Inventor
- PAIT JOHN; MUIR NICHOLAS; ATTREE STEPHEN; DENCHEV PLAMEN; WEIR ROBERT; BENOWICZ ANDY
Abstract
A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF LP1-7696’ which is distinguished by high growth rate, good resistance to fusiform rust, excellent stem straightness, medium crown width, medium number of whorls, medium branch angle and medium branch diameter.
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1. A new and distinct variety of loblolly pine tree named ‘CF LP1-7696’ substantially as described and illustrated.
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