Apricot tree "Earli-Autumn"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of apricot tree Prunus armeniaca, which has the following unique combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Late maturity of fruit. 2. Producing mild, sweet, sub-acid fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 4. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 5. Vigorous, semi-spreading growth. 6. Fruit having a high soluble solids (average of 16.0 Brix).

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous semi-spreading growth and a productive and regular bearer of medium size, yellow flesh, semi-freestone fruit with good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having good handling and shipping quality, having a high degree of soluble solids (average 16.0 Brix), and ripening in the late maturity season.