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MOTHER 



Tree: not very vigorous, moderately diverging. 



Shoots: medium in length and size, nearly straight, not much curved. Bark: 

 greenish olive — dark greenish olive. Lenticels: medium in number and size, 

 roundish, yellowish gray, nearly even. 



Leaf Blade: medium or above in size, moderateh- folded, moderately reflexed, 

 oval to slightly ovate, dark clear green, spreading, of medium thickness. Serra- 

 tions: only moderately sharp, regular, rather distinct. Surface: moderately 

 shining, smooth to slightly rough, with little pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Rather upright growth and dark green leaves, moderately folded and reflexed 

 and with even, rather sharp serrations. 



Not often confused with other varieties. 



