Peach tree named ‘Sauzee Gem’

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. Vigorous, upright growth of tree. 2. Producing peento shaped fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, white flesh, very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 5. Fruit with an average Brix of 15.1°.

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