Nectarine tree named ‘Leila’

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. Tree with vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of large size, yellow flesh fruit. 3. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit with an attractive dark red skin color. 5. Fruit with good handling and shipping qualities.

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