Clingstone peach tree named ‘Lilleland’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of late-season clingstone peach tree (i.e., Prunus persica ) is provided. Attractive, nearly symmetrical fruit is formed that is well suited for processing having uniform bright yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity. The fruit ripens at approximately the same time as that of the ‘Halford’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The fruit color, flavor, and texture are believed to be superior to the ‘Halford’ cultivar. The flowers are large and showy and the growth habit is spreading to upright-spreading.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct cultivar of clingstone peach tree having the following combination of characteristics: 
       (a) Exhibits a spreading to upright-spreading growth habit,  
       (b) Forms large showy flowers,  
       (c) Forms attractive nearly symmetrical fruit having uniform bright yellow flesh that is free from red staining at the pit cavity,  
       (d) Ripens at substantially the same time as the ‘Halford’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States), and  
       (e) Is particularly well suited for processing;  
       substantially as illustrated and described.