Forsythia Patents (Class PLT/230)
  • Publication number: 20200128715
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia plant named ‘MNICH01’ particularly distinguished by new foliage growth exhibiting solid yellow coloration, unique leaf margin variegation on maturing leaves, leaf margin variegation that extends the showy period of the plant beyond the spring flowering period, and reduced plant size providing more compact plant form when compared to other standard commercial Forsythia cultivars, as disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventor: Christine Hobbs
  • Publication number: 20190045686
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia cultivar named ‘BJ2013’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright to arching growth habit with a globular plant form, a moderate abundance of small yellow flowers in early spring prior to the emergence of new foliage, unique juvenile foliage color comprised of a highly variable combination of yellow-green and light green-yellow mottle variegation on some portion of the leaf surface with the balance of the leaf with zonal green-yellow coloration, unique mature foliage variegation comprised of a combination of green with light green and white mottling and zonal white coloration, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Jon Spring, Charles William Henry
  • Publication number: 20030061647
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant is provided that is a seedling formed following the induced mutation of the ‘Spring Glory’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). Gamma radiation was utilized to create the mutation. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the parent cultivar by the presence of a very compact dwarf growth habit with exceptionally short internodes. Attractive bright yellow flowers are formed on an abundant basis. In view of the short internodes the blossoms well cover the relatively thick branches. Dark green foliage begins to appear during flowering. The winter hardiness is good. The plant is particularly well suited for growing in containers. The new cultivar also is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: M. Alain Cadic
  • Publication number: 20020194659
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant is provided that is an induced mutation of the ‘Lynwood’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The gamma radiation of buds was utilized to create the mutation. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the parent cultivar by the presence of a more uniform and compact upright growth habit which yields a plant approximately two-thirds the height of the parent cultivar. Showy golden yellow blossoms are presented over the entire plant in the springtime prior to the appearance of the leaves. The winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar is particularly well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: M. Alain Cadic
  • Publication number: 20020095699
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant is provided that is a seedling formed following the induced mutation of the ‘Spring Glory’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). Gamma radiation was utilized to create the mutation. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the parent cultivar by the presence of a wide prostrate slow-growing growth habit. Anthocyanin coloration is present at the apex of the sepals. Attractive wide-opening yellow flowers are formed commonly on a single basis with one flower being formed per bud. The winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar also is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape where good control of plant height is to be maintained. The new cultivar requires no special care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventor: M. Alain Cadic
  • Patent number: PP16464
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia viridissima ‘McKCitrine’ characterized by its unique foliage that is variegated with lime green centers and chartreuse margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: McKay Nursery Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Moore
  • Patent number: PP13050
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant is provided that is a seedling formed following the induced mutation of the ‘Spring Glory’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). Gamma radiation was utilized to create the mutation. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the parent cultivar by the presence of a wide prostrate slow-growing growth habit. Anthocyanin coloration is present at the apex of the sepals. Attractive wide-opening yellow flowers are formed commonly on a single basis with one flower being formed per bud. The winter hardiness is good. The new cultivar also is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape where good control of plant height is to be maintained. The new cultivar requires no special care.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Agri Obtentions S.A.
    Inventor: M. Alain Cadic
  • Patent number: PP19321
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Mindor’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; and numerous bright yellow-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Davasse
  • Patent number: PP11055
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia variety characterized by the very large size of the flowers which have a rich golden color and with much broader petals than any other Forysthia variety known to me. The flowers are very dense on the twigs so that the shrub is a solid mass of gold when in bloom. It forms a dense, rounded shrub, broader than tall. The flower buds survive cold winter in USDA hardiness zone 5-A when the flower buds of Forsythia intermedia varieties have been killed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Treesearch
    Inventor: William Flemer, III
  • Patent number: PP23838
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Nimbus’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; bright yellow-colored flowers; resistance to Phytophthora; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Pepinières Minier
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP24361
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Minfor6’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; bright yellow-colored flowers; resistance to Phytophthora; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pépinières Minier
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • Patent number: PP30146
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia cultivar named ‘BJ2013’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright to arching growth habit with a globular plant form, a moderate abundance of small yellow flowers in early spring prior to the emergence of new foliage, unique juvenile foliage color comprised of a highly variable combination of yellow-green and light green-yellow mottle variegation on some portion of the leaf surface with the balance of the leaf with zonal green-yellow coloration, unique mature foliage variegation comprised of a combination of green with light green and white mottling and zonal white coloration, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Jon Spring, Charles William Henry
  • Patent number: PP31531
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘SMFXGP’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant flowering and compact plant size. The new variety is a Forsythia, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy D. Wood
  • Patent number: PP32114
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia plant named ‘MNICH01’ particularly distinguished by new foliage growth exhibiting solid yellow coloration, unique leaf margin variegation on maturing leaves, leaf margin variegation that extends the showy period of the plant beyond the spring flowering period, and reduced plant size providing more compact plant form when compared to other standard commercial Forsythia cultivars, as disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: McCorkle Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Christine Hobbs
  • Patent number: PP35518
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘UMNFOR01’ that is characterized by its heavy flower production in spring, its moderate growth rate and short internodes resulting in a dense, compact, and rounded plant shape, its small stature; reaching a mature height of about 1.52 m and a mature spread of about 1.82 m, and its flower buds that are hardy to U.S.D.A. Zone 5a and plant hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zone 4a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Steven Thomas McNamara, Peter Christian Moe
  • Patent number: PP35765
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Forsythia plant named ‘Discovery’ that is characterized by its upright plant habit with arching branches and variegated foliage in which the young leaves exhibit green centers and broad bright yellow marginal bands. The golden yellow flowers of ‘Discovery’ emerge early in spring, before the development of the new season's foliage and at peak flowering completely cover the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventor: Elizabeth Mitchell