Nectarine tree named ‘Flavor Fire’

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree. 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, California, 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 having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit having good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

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