ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- United States Patent no. PP36,755, issued on June 24, was assigned to SPRING MEADOW NURSERY INC. (Grand Haven, Mich.).
"Prunus plant named 'SMNPJL'" was invented by Megan M. Mathey (Holland, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Prunus plant named 'SMNPJL', characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; light pink-colored flowers with darker pink-colored marginal edges; high fruit yield per plant; and cherry red-colored fruits that are tart to slightly sweet in flavor."
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