`FA 18` peach tree

Abstract

A new peach variety, Prunus persica, (hereinafter referred to as the FA 18 peach tree) which was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a breeding program at Fruit Acres Farm in Coloma, MI, having the following combination of unique and desirable features: 1. A fruit with excellent shipping and storage qualities. 2. A fruit maturing 30 days later than the `Redhaven` peach. 3. A substantially round peach with white flesh and an attractive deep pinkish-red blush over a pinkish-white background covering 90% of the fruit at maturity. 4. A fruit with flesh that does not brown when cut. 5. A fruit and tree with resistance to Bacterial Spot. 6. A fruit and blossom that is very hardy.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by the unique combination of vigorous, upright, open, very hardy, large, medium density, regular bearing tree, with moderate resistance to bacterial spot, producing freestone fruits having clear white, non-browning flesh and substantially round, firm, 90% bright pinkish-red skin color at maturity which occurs 30 days after `Redhaven` peach.