US Plant Patent PP34563

MONMEL

Pinus tree named ‘MONMEL’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 18, 2042.

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

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The record

Patent number: PP34563
Filed: January 18, 2022
Granted: September 13, 2022
Expires: January 18, 2042
Assignee: MONROVIA NURSERY CO
Inventor: KINNEY RON D

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Pinus nigra named ‘MONMEL’ is disclosed, characterized by its tight branching structure, slow growth rate, and bright yellow new candle/needles. The new cultivar is a Pinus , typically suited for ornamental use.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Pinus nigra tree named ‘MONMEL’ as herein illustrated and described.

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