IP Library Granted Patent US 37,033
Granted Patent P3
US 37,033 · App. 18/830,279 · Granted Oct 21, 2025

Crab apple tree named ‘B17Crab7’

Inventor: John A. Cline (Grimsby, CA)
Assignee: University of Guelph
A01H6/7418
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Patent No.
US 37,033
App. No.
18/830,279
Granted
Oct 21, 2025
Kind
P3
Abstract

A new crab apple tree particularly distinguished by fruit with a distinct ellipsoid conical (ovoid) shape, long pedicel that is red (stem), and range in weight from 20-45 g. The fruit have a predominantly dark red, reddish-purple skin colour and cherry coloured red flesh. When pressed, crimson red juice is extracted that is high in acidity and polyphenols. The tree is moderately vigorous, red leaves at bloom that turn dark green during development. Flowers are pink in color when fully open. The shoots have a distinctly red colour which is clearly distinguishable from other apple cultivars, is disclosed.

Claims (1)

1. A new and distinct variety of crab apple tree designated ‘B17Crab7’ as illustrated and described herein.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 8, 2024
From: CLINE, JOHN A.
To: UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Reel/Frame 069214/0040 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 18111626 · Feb 20, 2023
Related Publication 20240431221P1 · Dec 26, 2024
References Cited (3)
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Carroll, R. 2022. ‘Providence’ Crab Apple. University of Geulph: Research Innovation. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.uoguelph.ca/research/innovation/sites/default/files/Tech_Transfer/US_… [cited by examiner]
Research Innovation Office at UofG. 2021. https://x.com/CreatedAtGuelph/status/1348716397963210753 (Year: 2021). [cited by examiner]