Peach tree `Zee Diamond`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree with the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Good handling and shipping quality of the fruit. 5. Vigorous semi-upright growth of tree. 6. Early maturity of the fruit.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, semi-upright growth and by being a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with an attractive red skin color; the fruit is further characterized by having good eating, keeping and shipping qualities and in comparision to the commercial peach variety Spring Lady (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,661), which matures in the same maturity season, the new variety bears larger size fruit with heavier production.