Polar Magic

Polar Magic

Nectarine tree named ‘Polar Magic’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 27, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 10, 2035. This patent earned 17 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP27626, the photograph of Polar Magic printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP27626, 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 nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ). 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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 4. Fruit with attractive red skin color. 5. Clingstone fruit with firm, white flesh.

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

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