Nectarine tree named ‘Sauzee Prince’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. 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, upright tree growth. 2. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 3. Early maturity of peento type fruit. 4. Firm with an attractive red blush. 5. Fruit with very good eating quality, mild, sweet, sub-acid flavor. 6. Fruit with firm white flesh, good handling and shipping quality.

1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica  var.  nucipersica ), substantially as illustrated and described.