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Merlot Magic

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Acer tataricum L. subsp. ginnala (Maxim.) Wesm. Amur maple · Ornamentals · bred by Bob Askew

also searched as: мерлот магик

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has an upright crown shape and reaches a width of 2.5–3 meters. Young leaves and shoots have a reddish-purple hue. Flowering occurs in May with small fragrant cream-yellow or yellow-green flowers, after which red or orange samaras are formed.

The variety possesses high frost resistance, withstanding temperature drops down to -40°C. The plant is undemanding in care, resistant to diseases, adapts to various types of drained soils, and tolerates drought periods after rooting.

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Bob Askew 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Bob Askew, Batouwe Boomkwekerijen B.V. Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20230566
Application submitted
  1. Application filed 3 March 2023
  2. Registered
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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