Nectarine plant named ‘Honey May’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Vigorous and upright tree growth. 2. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 3. Producing firm, yellow flesh fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 200 hours at or below 45° F. 5. Fruit holding firm on the tree 8-10 days after maturity. 6. Heavy and regular bearer of large size fruit.

1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described.