Photinia plant named `Cassini`

a plant and plant technology, applied in the field of photinia plant named cassini , can solve problems such as loss to mankind, and achieve the effect of compact growth habi

Inactive Publication Date: 2004-09-21
CONARD PYLE
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It was found the new Photinia.times.fraseri variety exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) an upright outwardly-spreading broad-leaved evergreen shrub that has a more compact growth habit as the plant ages than commonly is displayed by Photinia.times.fraseri, (b) forms distinctive variegated foliage that is initially reddish with pink margins, changing to green with pink margins, and with the margins finally maturing to near white with near white and silver splashes over the green medial upper surfaces of the leaves, (c) propagates well by the use of stem cuttings, and (d) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
The new variety can be readily distinguished from its Photinia.times.fraseri parent which lacks the distinctive variegated foliage and the more compact growth habit.
Asexual reproduction of the new variety by the use of stem cuttings at Salem, Oreg. and at West Grove, Pa. has demonstrated that the unique combination of characteristics of the new variety is firmly fixed and is retained through successive generations of asexual propagation.

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Had the new variety not been discovered and preserved it would have been lost to mankind.

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The description is based upon the observation of five year-old plants propagated by the use of stem cuttings that were growing in unheated plastic-covered greenhouses in containers at West Grove, Pa. The chart used in the identification of the colors in The R.H.S. Colour Chart of the Royal Horticultural Society, London. Other color terminology used in the description is to be accorded its ordinary dictionary significance. Plant: Type.--Perennial, broad-leaved evergreen shrub. Growth habit.--Multistemed, upright and outwardly-spreading and more compact than its Photinia.times.fraseri parent. Branching habit.--Freely-branching, and responds well to pruning. Height.--Approximately 6 feet and approximates that of Photinia glabra. This compares to approximately 7 to 10 feet for the parent. Width.--Approximately 4 to 5 feet and approximates that of Photinia glabra. This compares to approximately 6 to 8 feet for the parent. Foliage: Bearing.--Simple and alternate. Configuration.--Typically...

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A new and distinct highly ornamental variety of Photinia.times.fraseri plant is provided. An upright outwardly-spreading shrub is described that has a more compact growth habit as the plant ages than commonly is displayed by Photinia.times.fraseri. Attractive variegated foliage is displayed. Initially the foliage is reddish with pink margins that changes to green with pink margins. Finally the leaf margins mature to near white with near white and silver splashes over the green medial upper surfaces of the leaves. The new variety propagates well by the use of stem cuttings and grows well in U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone Nos. 6(b) to 10. The plant is well suited for growing as an ornamental specimen or in the form of a distinctive hedge. Also, the unusual color foliage can be used to advantage as a part of flower arrangements.

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Botanical / commercial classification: Photinia.times.fraseri / Photinia Plant.Varietal denomination: cv. `Cassini`.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to a new and distinct selection of Photinia.times.fraseri, a member of the rose family, Rosaceae.The new variety of the present invention was discovered during 1991 while present in a block of container-grown Photinia.times.fraseri plants (non-patented in the United States) that had been reproduced through the user of cuttings at Salem, Oreg. and at West Grove, Pa. A single plant of the new variety was discovered and was carefully preserved and studied in view of its distinctive combination of characteristics. The new variety of the present invention is believed to be a spontaneous bud sport mutation of unknown causation. Had the new variety not been discovered and preserved it would have been lost to mankind.It was found the new Photinia.times.fraseri variety exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) an uprigh...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01H5/02
CPCA01H5/0216A01H5/02A01H6/74
Inventor TANCREDI, JR., ROBERT J.
Owner CONARD PYLE
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