An attractive, firm-fleshed, early-season nectarine adapted to the southeastern United States. Origin: Byron, Ga., USDA–ARS, by W.R. Okie. F2 seedling of Flamekist × P12-42. Selected in 1980. Tested as BY78AN38. Introd. in 1997. Tree: flowers large, showy, pink, self-fertile. Leaf glands reniform. Upright spreading, vigorous and productive. Moderately tolerant of bacterial spot. Chilling requirement 850 h. Fruit: globose-oblong, large, 80% to 90% attractive red blush with a yellow ground color. Flesh; melting, yellow with some red at pit cavity, freestone, firm, good texture, good flavor. Ripens 1 week before RedHaven. More tolerant of cracking and rot than Summer Beaut.
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