A new cultivar of nectarine tree (Prunus persica L. Batsch) named ‘S 6817’ is dislosed. The fruit of ‘S 6817’ is oblate, yellow fleshed, and semi-freestone.

Patent
   PP16490
Priority
Aug 15 2002
Filed
Aug 14 2003
Issued
May 02 2006
Expiry
Oct 28 2023
Extension
75 days
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unknown
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1. A new and disctinct nectarine tree, substantially as shown and described herein.

Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed: Prunus persica L. Batsch.

Variety denomination: ‘S 6817’.

The new nectarine tree ‘S 6817’ was developed by the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) at Angers, France, as part of a controlled breeding program. ‘S 6817’ was one of several seedlings resulting from a cross of [(Kiang-Si×Independece)×Summergrand]×Marsun (all unpatented). ‘S 6817’ was asexually propagated by budding at Angers, France, and has been observed to remain true to type over successive asexually propagated generations.

‘S 6817’ was selected for its suitability as a commercial nectarine tree cultivar. Fruit of the ‘S 6817’ cultivar matures in late August in central Washington state, and is notable for its oblate shape. The fruit of ‘S 6817’ is distinguishable from that of the parent varieties by its oblate shape and smooth skin. The characteristics which distinguish ‘S 6817’ from its parents are set forth in Table 1.

TABLE 1
Variety Fruit Type Shape Flesh Color
S 6817 Nectarine Flat Yellow
Kiang-Si Peach Flat Yellow
Independence Nectarine Round Yellow
Summergrand Nectarine Round Yellow
Marsun Peach Round Yellow

This variety is distinguishable over related variety ‘S 6816’ (U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/642,442) by its later maturity date and larger and slightly astringent fruit.

FIG. 1 shows a tree of the new cultivar;

FIG. 2 shows branches and blossoms of the new cultivar;

FIG. 3 shows a tree of the new cultivar;

FIG. 4 shows fruit and leaves of the new cultivar; and

FIG. 5 shows a sectioned fruit of the new cultivar.

The following is a detailed botanical description of ‘S 6817,’ a new and distinct nectarine tree, based on observations made during the 2004 growing season, of specimens planted at Parker, Wash., USA, in 2001. The described trees were grown on ‘Lovell’ (not patented) rootstock. All colors are described according to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart. It should be understood that the botanical and analytical characteristics described will vary somewhat depending upon cultural practices and climatic conditions, and can vary with location and season. Quantified measurements are expressed as an average of measurements taken from a number of individual plants of the new variety. The measurements of any individual plant, or any group of plants, of the new variety may vary from the stated average.

Monet, René Francois

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PP11968, Dec 21 1999 Nectarine tree named `Diamond June`
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