Nectarine tree "Arctic Jay"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine Prunus persica tree; its novelty consists of the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 2. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color. 3. The ability of the fruit to stay firm on the tree 8 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with firm white flesh with good handling and shipping quality. 5. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 6. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, upright growth and being a productive and regular bearer of large, firm, white flesh, freestone fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good handling and shipping quality, having an attractive red skin color and, in comparison to Arctic Rose Nectarine (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,889), the new variety has greater production of larger size fruit, a higher degree of attractive red skin color and is approximately 8 days later in maturity.