Nectarine tree named ‘Pearlicious XX’

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late September, with first picking on Sep. 25, 2017. The fruit is uniform, medium in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, fairly red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, substantially as illustrated and described, that is most similar to ‘Pearlicious XVII’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,835) nectarine by having a moderate size tree, by having showy blossoms, by being self-fertile, by requiring about 650 chilling hours, and by producing nectarines that are fairly red in skin color, white in flesh color, clingstone in type, firm in texture, fairly globose in shape, and very sweet in flavor, but is distinguished therefrom by producing nectarines that are somewhat smaller in size, that have a bitter instead of sweet kernel, and that mature about twenty-five days later.