Peach tree named “Southern Star”

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), named 'Southern Star', is described. The new variety is a selection derived from the open pollinated seed of 'Yumyeong' (not patented) and is distinguishable from the parent variety by ripening 1 week earlier than 'Yumyeong' and having sweeter, more aromatic fruit. Its novelty consists of a unique combination of features that include late flowering, heavy and regular cropping, large, very firm, white flesh, crisp-textured, clingstone fruit with a red overcolor. Fruit have a sweet, sub-acid flavor.

We claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct peach tree substantially as herein described and illustrated characterized by late flowering, vigorous spreading growth; regular and heavy cropping of large, very firm, white-fleshed crisp-textured fruit which are clingstone with mild and sweet sub-acid flavor and fruit aroma, the fruit being further characterized by pink over-colour and very good handling qualities.