Yellow-fleshed, non-melting, early-season, cling-stone peach. Distinct from Roseprincess nectarine introd. in 1989 by USDA-ARS. Origin: Le Grand, CA, by L.G. Bradford. 5P57 O.P.; USPP 18,791; 6 May 2008. Tree: medium; vigorous; spreading and open; flowers showy, self-fertile; chilling requirement 525 h; leaf glands large, reniform. Fruit: large; globose to oblate, uniform; dark red mottled over a moderate reddish-orange background with slight yellowish-white freckling on the sides; flesh brilliant yellow acquiring strong red freckling with increasing maturity, firm, juicy, non-melting; acidic and sweet; ripens 29 May-8 June in San Joaquin Valley, CA.
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