Peach tree named ‘Sitka’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree ( 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. The tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. The tree with vigorous, upright growth. 3. Producing fruit with a high degree of attractive red-orange skin color. 4. White flesh fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Producing fruit with mild, sweet, low acid flavor.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree ( Prunus persica ), substantially as illustrated and described.