Nectarine tree "April Glo"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree having the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Early maturity of the fruit, May 15, 1989. 2. Low winter chilling requirement, approximately 200 hours. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with good shipping quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 6. Relatively uniform fruit size throughout the tree. 7. Vigorous, upright tree growth.

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its low chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours, its large size, vigorous, upright growth and being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, early maturing, yellow flesh, semi freestone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good shipping quality and maturing approximately 10-14 days before the low chilling nectarine variety May Glo, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,245.