A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following
features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on 'Nemaguard'
Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating
95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit
growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization.
Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features:
- 1. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.
- 2. Fruit with mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor.
- 3. Fruit that holds firm on the tree 8 to 10 days after maturity.
- 4. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh, good handling and shipping qualities.
- 5. Heavy and regular production of fruit.
- 6. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree.
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