‘UF2000’ peach tree

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree which has a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 300 chill units (cu). The tree is of large size, is highly vigorous with a semi upright growth habit and has showy pink flowers. Glands are small and reniform in shape and isolated to the basal portions of leaves. This tree, which has been denominated ‘UF2000’ is a regular bearer of heavy crops which are large for the moderately early ripening season, with yellow and very firm non-melting flesh, clingstone fruit. Fruit are uniform, attractive, substantially symmetrical shape, and have an attractive normally 50 to 70% solid red skin. The fruit ripens 15 to 18 days after ‘UFGold’ in mid-to late May at Gainesville.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct peach tree variety as illustrated and described, characterized by a low-chilling requirement, and bearing early-ripening fruit with firm, yellow, non-melting flesh of high eating quality and an attractive, high percentage red overcolor with fruit ripening in mid-to late May or 15 to 18 days after ‘UFGold’ at Gainesville, Fla.