Polar Snow

Polar Snow

Nectarine tree named ‘Polar Snow’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 30, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on June 1, 2035. This patent earned 59 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP27450, the photograph of Polar Snow printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP27450, 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 vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color. 4. Fruit with firm, white flesh and excellent eating quality. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ), substantially as illustrated and described.

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Abstract