Nectarine tree name ‘Amber Fire’

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. Tree having a low winter chilling requirement of approximately 150 hours at or below 45° F. 3. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 4. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 5. Heavy and regular production of medium to large size fruit. 6. Firm, yellow flesh with good flavor and eating quality.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described.