Peach tree named ‘Snow Sprite’

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. A regular and productive bearer of large size, clingstone fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive skin color. 3. Fruit holding firm on the tree 7 to 8 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with a mild, sweet, subacid flavor. 5. Vigorous, upright growth of tree.

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