# US PP37,377 P2 · Ilex plant named ‘GUARD’

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- Number: US PP37,377 P2
- Document ID: USPP37377P2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: P2
- Application number: 19/325,059
- Filed: 2025-09-10
- Granted: 2026-04-21
- Earliest claimed: 2025-09-10
- Assignees: Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Applicants: Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Inventors: Chen Hong; Zhou Ting; Chong Xinran; Li Naiwei; Lu Bo; Zhou Yanwei; Cai Xiaolong; Lu Xiaoqing; Wang Chuanyong
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/USPP37377P2

## Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘GUARD’ is disclosed characterized by an upright plant form with a dense crown and semi-open base. Fruits are bright red and occur in terminal clusters. Young stems are uniquely colored Red-Purple 63A. Foliage is elliptic with prominent veins and colored Yellow-Green 152D when young. The new variety is useful as an ornamental plant.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘GUARD’ as herein illustrated and described.