Nectarine tree "Royal Glo"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree which has the unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of a large size fruit. 2. Early maturity of the fruit. 3. Fruit having firm flesh with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 450 hours. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Relatively uniform size of fruit throughout the tree. 7. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.

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 large early maturing, firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good storage and shipping quality, a high degree of attractive red skin color and in comparison to May Glo Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,245) tree, the new variety has a higher winter chilling requirement of approximately 450 hours, bears fruit that is larger in size and is approximately 6 later in maturity.