ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. PP36,668, issued on May 13, was assigned to SAUNDERS GENETICS LLC (Piney River, Va.).
"Boxwood plant named 'TM108'" was invented by Theodore Mays (Piney River, Va.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of boxwood plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'TM108', is disclosed. The new variety provides bright variegated leaf color, which is retained in the fall and winter, and resists winter foliar bronzing. Very good resistance to boxwood blight (Calonectria pseudonaviculata) is exhibited. The growth habit is compact and rounded. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive omamentation in the landscape."
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