ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 18 -- United States Patent no. PP36,732, issued on June 10, was assigned to SPRING MEADOW NURSERY INC. (Grand Haven, Mich.).
"Viburnum plant named 'SMNVCST'" was invented by Timothy D. Wood (Spring Lake, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named 'SMNVCST', characterized by its relatively compact, upright, mounding and outwardly spreading tree-form habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; leaves that turn vibrant red and yellow green in the autumn; large dense inflorescences with numerous fragrant white-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance."
The patent was filed on Nov. 14, 2024, under Appl...