Plants – Broadleaf tree
Plant Patent
2009-12-21
2011-12-06
Hwu, June (Department: 1661)
Plants
Broadleaf tree
Plant Patent
active
PP022297
ABSTRACT:
Cercis‘Merlot’ is a new and distinct variety of redbud that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety.1. Moderate vigor resulting in moderate plant size.2. Ease of asexual propagation using chip-budding.3. Semi-upright growth habit.4. Emerging foliage with deep purple color, transitioning to burgundy and eventually green during the growing season.5. Glossy leaf surface.6. Bright lavender flowers produced in abundance during the spring.7. Low female fertility resulting in reduced pod set.
REFERENCES:
patent: PP19654 (2009-01-01), Swanson et al.
Snelling Layne Karlton
Werner Dennis James
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