Rosy Teacups

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Cornus kousa Burger ex Hance Kousa dogwood · Ornamentals · bred by Elwin R. Orton

also searched as: роси теакупс

Variety description

10 August 2026

The tree has a dense crown and by 16 years of age reaches a height of about 7 meters with a width of up to 7.5 meters. In summer, the foliage is dark green and glossy, while in autumn it acquires distinct reddish shades. The plant is characterized by good winter hardiness and is adapted to zone 6a and above.

Flowering lasts about 3 weeks in late spring or early summer. The bracts are light pink or medium pink with darker edges. The fruits are edible, red-orange in color, and resemble strawberries in shape. The variety is intended for ornamental gardening and is used as a specimen plant or in groups.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

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

Parties

Breeder: Elwin R. Orton 6 Developed the variety
Applicant: Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey 122 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey 122 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

European Union № 20131951

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Application filed 22 August 2013
Registered 20 June 2016
Currently active indefinite in the register

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Breeder

Elwin R. Orton

breeder code cornus kousa KN 144-2

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2016

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