Peach tree `P.F. 5B`

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach Prunus persica, tree having the following unique combination of desirable features: 1. The new and distinct variety of peach tree is of moderate upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of semi-cling peaches. 2. Producing a very firm fruit having a resilient flesh texture. 3. A substantially spherical fruit with an attractive red skin coloring over a majority of the surface. 4. Very early maturing fruit of good taste. 5. A very early maturing fruit of good storage and shelf life.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree substantially as illustrated and described as a medium size tree, a consistent bearer of pleasingly colored, large fruit for the very early peach growing season, said fruit being a semi-cling peach and at maturity being of spherical shape with firm flesh and red skin color.