Peach tree named ‘Kodiak’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach ( Prunus persica ). 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. Tree with vigorous upright growth. 2. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with a mild, sweet, low acid flavor and very good eating quality. 4. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.

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