ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. PP37,251, issued on Feb. 10.
"Cornus plant named 'Elsie Red'" was invented by Roman Martinez Ibarra (Huntland, Tenn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new cultivar of Cornus florida plant named 'Elsie Red' that is characterized by its flowers that are bright red-pink in color (bracts) with yellow centers, its rapid growth habit, its good resistance to powdery mildew, and its flowers that are sturdy and have a high tolerance to wind."
The patent was filed on June 30, 2025, under Application No. 19/255,767.
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