A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree [Prunus salicina(Prunus
salicinaPrunus armeniaca)]. 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 very good flavor and eating quality.
- 2. Fruit with a high average Brix of 19.2.
- 3. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit.
- 4. Fruit holding firm on the tree 2 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe).
- 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth.
- 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin color.