Nectarine tree named ‘Cassie's Jewel’

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 a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Regular and productive bearer of medium to large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having very good flavor and eating quality with a good balance between acid and sugar. 5. Firm, clingstone fruit with good shipping and storage ability.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree ( Prunus persica  var.  nucipersica ) ‘Cassie's Jewel’, substantially as illustrated and described.