Variety of tropical apricot shrub

Abstract

A new variety of a tropical apricot shrub, originating as a sport bud variation from Dovyalis abyssinica X hebecarpa, or D. hybrida is known under the common name of tropical apricot. This new variety is characterized by variegated, color leaves having three distinct colorations of dark green, pale green disposed substantially centrally, and yellow disposed marginally about the leaves in a random variegated pattern.

What I claim is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of tropical apricot shrub substantially as described and illustrated having a leaf that is characterized by a central portion of dark and light green areas and a yellow perimeter surrounding the central portion.