Patent classifications
A01H6/7418
Apple tree named 'HC2-1'
HC2-1 apple tree is a new variety selected for its productivity and its attractive early maturing fruit.
Apple Tree Named 'Y102'
Y102 apple tree is a new variety selected for its distinctive pink and light yellow-fleshed fruit, which is well-suited for the fresh market.
Apple tree named ‘MAIA8’
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of Goldrush and Sweet 16. The new variety, named MAIA8, is distinct from Goldrush as MAIA8 ripens late-September, 5 weeks before Goldrush. Unlike Goldrush, MAIA8 has scarlet red skin (R.H.S. Colour Chart Red-Purple Group 60B). While Goldrush will keep for more than 20 weeks in normal 35 F. storage, MAIA8 will only keep for approximately 10 weeks in normal 35 F. storage. MAIA8 is distinct from Sweet 16 as MAIA8 is much more precocious, setting fruit in the first year of planting. Sweet 16 typically does not set fruit until 2 years after planting. The fruit of MAIA8 adheres to the tree for approximately 6-7 weeks past fruit maturity, while Sweet 16 fruit will abscise from the tree within 2 weeks of maturity. MAIA8 fruit are medium sized, crisp, with unique and complex sweet-tart flavor with peach, pear, and strawberry flavor tones.
Apple tree named ‘MAIA11’
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of Honeycrisp and Fuji. The new variety, named MAIA11, is distinct from Honeycrisp as MAIA11 ripens early-October, 3 weeks after Honeycrisp . MAIA11 is distinct from Fuji as MAIA11 ripens 3 weeks before Fuji. MAIA11 fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with simple sweet-tart flavor and long storability.
Apple tree named ‘MAIA7’
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from an open-pollinated Honeycrisp progeny test. The new variety, named MAIA7 is distinct from Honeycrisp as MAIA7 ripens mid-October, 4-5 weeks after Honeycrisp. Unlike Honeycrisp, MAIA7 has yellow skin (R.H.S. Color Chart Yellow Group 13A), similar in appearance to Goldrush. MAIA7 fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with complex sweet-tart flavors that includes tones of brown sugar and pineapple. MAIA7 maintains crisp texture and full flavor in 35 F. storage for at least 10 weeks longer than Honeycrisp.
Apple Tree Named 'MAIA8'
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of Goldrush and Sweet 16. The new variety, named MAIA8, is distinct from Goldrush as MAIA8 ripens late-September, 5 weeks before Goldrush. Unlike Goldrush, MAIA8 has scarlet red skin (R.H.S. Color Chart Red-Purple Group 60B). While Goldrush will keep for more than 20 weeks in normal 35 F. storage, MAIA8 will only keep for approximately 10 weeks in normal 35 F. storage. MAIA8 is distinct from Sweet 16 as MAIA8 is much more precocious, setting fruit in the first year of planting. Sweet 16 typically does not set fruit until 2 years after planting. The fruit of MAIA8 adheres to the tree for approximately 6-7 weeks past fruit maturity, while Sweet 16 fruit will abscise from the tree within 2 weeks of maturity. MAIA8 fruit are medium sized, crisp, with unique and complex sweet-tart flavor with peach, pear, and strawberry flavor tones.
Apple Tree Named 'MAIA7'
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from an open-pollinated Honeycrisp progeny test. The new variety, named MAIA7 is distinct from Honeycrisp as MAIA7 ripens mid-October, 4-5 weeks after Honeycrisp. Unlike Honeycrisp, MAIA7 has yellow skin (R.H.S. Color Chart Yellow Group 13A), similar in appearance to Goldrush. MAIA7 fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with complex sweet-tart flavors that includes tones of brown sugar and pineapple. MAIA7 maintains crisp texture and full flavor in 35 F. storage for at least 10 weeks longer than Honeycrisp.
Apple Tree Named 'Gala Surf'
Gala Surf is a sport mutation of Gala. The fruit of Gala Surf is notable for its early coloring and very dark purple red overcolor.
Apple Tree Named 'Alpigala'
Alpigala is a whole tree mutation of Gala, the fruit of which is notable for its early coloring, very dark overcolor, and strongly defined stripes.
APPLE TREE NAMED 'MAIA11'
A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from a cross of Honeycrisp and Fuji. The new variety, named MAIA11, is distinct from Honeycrisp as MAIA11 ripens early-October, 3 weeks after Honeycrisp- . MAIA11 is distinct from Fuji as MAIA11 ripens 3 weeks before Fuji. MAIA11 fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with simple sweet-tart flavor and long storability.