Peach tree named ‘Carolina Gold’

Abstract

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch ‘Carolina Gold’ is a new and distinct variety of edible peach tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. High flower bud chilling (cold) requirement resulting in later flowering relative to many other commercial varieties of peach. 2. Flower buds which demonstrate a high level of resistance to cold temperature injury. 3. Firm, yellow flesh fruit with excellent flavor and aroma, and flesh that is resistant to browning after slicing. 4. Heavy and regular bearing of large size fruit, up to 3 inches in axial diameter. 5. Fruit with late maturity. 6. Foliage and fruit highly resistant to infection by bacterial spot disease.

1. A new and distinct variety of peach tree ( Prunus persica  (L.) Batsch) substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its very large, yellow flesh fruit, its late flowering, its high resistance of the fruit flesh to browning after slicing, and its high resistance to bacterial spot disease.