Granted Patent
P3
US 37,033 · App. 18/830,279 · Granted Oct 21, 2025
Crab apple tree named ‘B17Crab7’
Assignee:
University of Guelph
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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)
References Cited (3)
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