Nectarine tree called "Sunmist"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, which has a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 chill units (cu). The tree is of large size, is highly vigorous, has a spreading growth habit and has showy pink flowers. The flowers have terra cotta (red) anthers. Glands are reniform in shape and isolated on the basal portions of the leave. This tree, which has been denominated `Sunmist` is a regular bearer of heavy crops of early maturing, large (for early ripening season), semi-freestone fruit with white flesh color. Fruit is uniform, attractive, substantially symmetrical shape, and has an attractive normally nearly solid ruby to red over-color. The fruit ripens substantially with that of `Sunred`, but is larger, firmer and of very good eating quality.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, as illustrated and described, characterized by a low chilling requirement and bearing early-ripening fruit with white flesh and high eating quality, and with aroma typically associated whith white flesh.