Yellow-fleshed, clingstone nectarine. Origin: LeGrand, Calif., by L.G. Bradford. Seedling of August Red (USPP6,363) nectarine × an unnamed seedling nectarine; Introduce on 14 Jan. 2003 as USPP13,475. Tree: flower non showy, small, moderate purplish-pink, self-fertile. Leaf glands reniform, 2 to 4 alternately positioned. Tree is large, spreading and dense, vigorous, productive. Fruit: globose to slightly oblate, large, symmetrical, very deep red mottled into strong red with some yellow undercolor. Flesh firm, crisp, brilliant yellow, clingstone. Flavor mildly acidic, sweet, very good. Ripens early September in LeGrand, Calif., or 2 weeks later than August Red.
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