Nectarine tree named ‘Honey Spring’

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. Regular and heavy production of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh, good handling and shipping qualities. 4. Fruit with very good flavor. 5. Fruit with attractive red skin color.

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