Apricot tree "Poppy"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which has the unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Early maturity of fruit. 2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Heavy and regular production. 4. Fruit with firm flesh, good handling and shipping quality. 5. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, semi-spreading growth and by being a productive and regular bearer of early maturing, medium size, yellow flesh, freestone apricots; the fruit is further characterized as having firm flesh with good flavor and eating quality, the ability to be shipped to long distance markets and in comparison to Earlicot Apricot (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,198), the fruit of the new variety is 5 to 6 days earlier in maturity.