Nectarine tree "Earliglo"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the following combination of unique desirable features. 1. Early maturity of fruit. 2. Low chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours. 3. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color. 4. Regular and heavy bearing of medium size fruit. 5. Fruit having firm flesh, good shipping and storage quality. 6. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of medium size, firm, yellow flesh, early maturing, clingstone fruit, maturing 4 to 5 days before May Glo Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,245); the tree is further characterized by having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours and producing fruit with an attractive red skin color, good flavor and eating quality and the ability to store and ship to long distance markets.