Sunnirich

Sunnirich

Peach tree named ‘Sunnirich’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 1, 2029.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on February 13, 2029. This patent earned 169 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP21567, the photograph of Sunnirich printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP21567, 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 Peach tree ( Prunus persica ). 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. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with a high degree of attractive orange-red skin color. 4. Producing fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Fruit with a mild, sweet, low-acid flavor and very good eating quality.

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1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree ( Prunus persica ), substantially as illustrated and described.

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Abstract