Interspecific prunus tree named ‘Gypzee’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ 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. The tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.

1. A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its large size, vigorous, upright growth and being a regular and productive bearer of large, firm, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit with very good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by having an attractive red skin color, holding firm on the tree days after maturity (shipping ripe) a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 17.0°.