Black Garabedian

Plum tree named ‘Black Garabedian’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends March 13, 2029.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on January 15, 2029. This patent earned 57 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP21557, the photograph of Black Garabedian printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP21557, 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 plum tree that is characterized by producing a semi freestone fruit with good dark red coloration and is ripe for commercial harvesting and shipment June 3-June 14 in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The new variety is closely similar to ‘Santa Rosa’ plum (non patented) from which it is hybridized but it is distinguishable in that it ripens seven to ten days before ‘Santa Rosa’ variety. The fruit of this new variety is medium size with good flavor and good dark red color which makes it greatly acceptable for the consumer.

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1. A new distinct plum tree as described and illustrated that is similar to the ‘Santa Rosa’ plum (not patented) which is one of the parents, but is distinguished in that the fruit is somewhat larger, has more dark red skin coloration with excellent flavor and stores well, maturing seven to ten days before ‘Santa Rosa’; and is also similar to ‘Black Amber’ (non patented) but has yellow flesh compared to ‘Black Amber’ and matures four to seven days before ‘Black Amber’.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP21557 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

Black Garabedian

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Abstract