Nectarine tree named ‘Reed’

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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit ripening in the early maturity season. 5. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color.

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