A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named MIRA, particularly characterized by self-fertility and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include early harvest time, well-sealed semihard shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oil content.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named CARINA, particularly characterized by self-fertility and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include very early to early harvest time, well-sealed semi-hard shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oil content.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named CAPELLA, particularly characterized by self-fertility and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include early to medium harvest time, well-sealed hard shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oleic acid content.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named RHEA, particularly characterized by attractive medium sized kernels and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include medium harvest time, well-sealed paper shells, with kernels having high oleic acid content.

A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.

A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.

A new cherry laurel plant particularly distinguished by being winter hardy, having healthy growth, and a compact and bushy habit, is disclosed.

The present invention is an in vitro culture method to increase both the biomass and the number of seedlings in a number varieties and rootstock types of Prunus spp., particularly Prunus avium, and the use of said culture method, which is a useful means of micropropagating in vitro any variety and rootstock type of Prunus spp., in particular Prunus avium.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named MAXIMA, particularly characterized by large kernels and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include early to medium harvest time, well-sealed semihard shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oil and vitamin E content.