Variety of apple tree named Jonagored Supra

Abstract

A new and distinctive variety of apple Malus domestica, tree named Jonagored Supra, a sport mutation of the apple variety Jonagored, uniquely characterized from its parent variety by the rounder form of its fruit; its slightly softer red-colored, approximately 90% solid blush having scarcely visible, very fine red stripes in it and approximately 10% of its surface is striped; by the earlier ripening and picking dates of its fruit; by the tree's distinctly weaker growth habit, the very dark brown to greyed-purple color of its wood; more pubescence and a lower amont of lenticels; and by the irregular margin of its leaves which is generally serrate but some are also biserrate and serrate-biserrate. Extended observation has further indicated that the Jonagored Supra is virus free, and is an improvement on the Jonagored variety with respect to its growth habit, color and productivity.

I claim: 
     
       1. The new and distinct variety of apple tree named Jonagored Supra as described and illustrated, and which is particularly characterized over its parent variety by its rounder form of fruit; its slightly softer red-colored, approximately 90% solid blush having scarcely visible, very fine red stripes in it and approximately 10% of its surface is striped; by the earlier picking and ripening dates of its fruit; by the tree's distinctly weaker growth habit; the very dark brown to greyed-purple color of its wood; more pubescence and a lower amount of lenticels; and by the irregular margin of its leaves which is generally serrate