ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. PP37,500, issued on June 30, was assigned to Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, Mich.).
"Acer palmatum plant named 'SMNAPK'" 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 Acer plant named 'SMNAPK' is disclosed, characterized by finely dissected, lace-like leaves that emerge yellow-green with a reddish-pink tint, maturing green and finally to a red fall color. Vigorous, semi-erect plants that can be grown on their own roots. The new cultivar is an Acer, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant."
The patent was filed on Oct. 28, 2025, under Application No. 19/370,...