Peach tree `Summer Zee`

Abstract

Our new development is a distinct variety of peach tree whose novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Fruit with firm flesh having good handling, storage and shipping quality. 2. Heavy and regular production. 3. Large size fruit throughout the tree. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 6. Vigorous upright growth.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth and by being a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, freestone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good handling and shipping quality, holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe), having an attractive red skin color and in comparison to its pollen parent `Zee Lady` Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,832), the new variety is approximately 4 weeks earlier in maturity.