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 ripening during the early maturing season. 2. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 250 hours at or below 45.degree. F. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 4. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 5. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 6. Fruit with a high degree of attractive orange-red skin color.