Nectarine tree named ‘Andes Nec-3’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of clingstone nectarine tree denominated ‘Andes Nec-3’ which has fruit that is similar to ‘Flavortop’ nectarine that are yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, and balanced acid/sweet flavor. The variety is distinguished from the ‘Flavortop’ by having a more extended red blush, better taste, and longer postharvest life potential, and by producing fruit that is clingstone instead of freestone. The variety's harvest period is 10-12 days before the ‘August Red’ variety. Its fruit is solid red to purplish red blush, with a round, symmetrical fruit shape.

Having thus described and illustrated the new variety of nectarine tree, I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, that is similar to ‘Flavortop’ nectarine by producing nectarines that are yellow in flesh color, firm in texture, and balanced acid/sweet flavor, but is distinguished therefrom by having a more extend red blush, by its better taste, and longer postharvest life potential, and by producing fruit that is clingstone instead of freestone.