ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. PP36,691, issued on May 20, was assigned to Flat Rock Nursery (Wrightsville, Ga.).
"Buxus plant named 'WINTER ROCKET'" was invented by Juan Lopez (Wrightsville, Ga.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Buxus plant named 'WINTER ROCKET' is disclosed, characterized by a compact, upright plant habit and glossy dark green foliage. Plants have shown deer resistance as well as resistance to the normal diseases and pests of Boxwood. Plants have also been observed drought tolerant and heat tolerant to 110-degree F. without negative effects. The new cultivar is a Buxus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes."
The patent w...