Interspecific tree "Flavor King"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of interspecific (Plum×Plum Cot) tree which has the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. A large, vigorous, semi-upright tree. 2. Regular and heavy production of medium size fruit. 3. Mature fruit has firm flesh, good shelf life and shipping quality. 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 6. The fruit becoming fully tree ripe while maintaining firm flesh with a good balance between acid and sugar. 7. Flavor of fruit being distinctively different, a blend between plum and apricot with a lingering after taste. 8. Fruit with high soluble solids (brix) averaging approximately 18 degrees on the refractometer. 9. Fruit maintaining firmness on tree for approximately 2 weeks after maturity. 10. Precocious production of fruit, usually producing fruit in the second year after planting.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its medium to large size, vigorous, semi-upright growth and a productive and regular bearer of medium size fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized with having flavor that is distinctively different, being a blend between apricot and plum, having firm flesh with good handling and shipping quality and holding firm on the tree approximately two weeks after maturity.