Polar Spring

Polar Spring

Nectarine tree named ‘Polar Spring’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 3, 2044.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP36187, the photograph of Polar Spring printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP36187, 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. 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, California, 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 large size, white flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Firm, clingstone fruit with good shipping and storage ability.

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

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Abstract