Nectarine tree named ‘Polar Gem’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica var. nucipersica ). 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. Fruit with a high degree of red skin color. 3. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Mild, sweet, sub-acid white flesh fruit.

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