Prunus persica
Hortarine1
The present new and distinct variety was originated from an open pollinated population of seedlings derived from the peach variety ‘Peacharine’ (unpatented). Seedlings were planted at Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in 1998. One seedling was selected in February 2002 and was assigned the breeder code, L35/18 and subsequently named ‘Hortarine1’.
‘Hortarine1’ was first asexually propagated in 2002 by budding onto ‘Golden Queen’ (unpatented) seedlings. Trees were field planted in winter 2003. The resulting plants have propagated true to type, demonstrating that the characteristics of the new variety are stable and are transmitted without change through succeeding generations.
The new variety was budded onto ‘Golden Queen’ peach rootstock. The unique combination of characteristics and distinctive color are true to the original seedling tree and are transmitted through succeeding asexual generations.
The new variety was selected from a population of seedlings derived from open-pollination of the peach variety known as ‘Peacharine’ (not patented). The new variety was selected in February 2002 from among plants located on land at Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, and was assigned the breeder code, L35/18. The new variety has since been named ‘Hortarine1’.
The new variety is characterized as follows:
Plant form and vigor: trees show medium vigor with an open and spreading habit; suitable for cultivation as single leader or multi-leader tree
Pollination: self-fertile
Fruiting: fruit commences ripening in mid-February in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
Yield: medium
Fruit characteristics: a small to medium size nectarine; round fruit shape; skin color is yellow with dark red blush over-color of up to approximately fifty percent of the surface; flesh color is yellow with no anthocyanin present; clingstone.
Flavor and eating quality: the fruit has strong, aromatic flavor similar to the peach variety ‘Peacharine’ (not patented); non-melting texture.
Geographical adaptation: observations indicate that the variety is suitable for regions where annual chill accumulation is approximately 800 hours.
The accompanying photographs show typical specimens of the foliage and the fruit of the new variety as depicted in colors as nearly true as is reasonably possible in a color representation of this type. The photograph in
The following is a detailed description of the new variety with color terminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Color Chart 1986 edition. The specimens described were grown in Havelock North, New Zealand. The observations were made in the 2007 season on trees which were four years old at the time, grown on ‘Golden Queen’ peach rootstock.
The present new variety of peach tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit herein described may vary slightly in detail due to climate, soil conditions and cultural practices under which the variety may be grown. The present description is that of the variety grown under the environmental conditions prevailing near Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 60/936,286 filed 19 Jun. 2007.
Number | Date | Country | |
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60936286 | Jun 2007 | US |