`P.F. 7` peach tree

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of moderate upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of large peaches having a diameter of between about 21/2" to 3". 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. Blossoms are partially showy when in full bloom. 4. A substantially spherical fruit with skin of lavender-red color overlying a light to whitish yellow at maturity. 5. Early season maturing fruit of good taste. 6. An early season maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree substantially as illustrated and described as a large size tree, vigorous in growth and a regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh semi-cling fruit with good flavor and eating quality; and a fruit of substantially spherical shape having a firm flesh, and a red skin color covering over 80% of the fruit at maturity which occurs about 12 days before maturity of the `Redhaven` peach variety; and, this tree has a remarkable ability to produce practically all fruit void of split pits or skin blemishes; extraordinary for an early peach. This tree has a particularly wide leaf.