Peach tree "Sweet Scarlet"

Abstract

Our new development is a distinct variety of peach tree which has the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 2. Vigorous upright in growth. 3. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 4. Fruit staying firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 6. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous upright growth, is a regular and productive bearer of large, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with an attractive red skin color; the fruit is further characterized by having firm flesh with a sweet sub-acid flavor, having the ability to ship to long distance markets and in comparison to Sweet Gem Peach (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,952) the fruit is approximately 1 week early in maturity.