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- Botanical designation Interspecific Prunus species.
- the new and distinct variety of interspecific tree was developed by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif. from seed of an open pollinated proprietary non-patented interspecific seedling selection with the field identification number ‘55MM189’.
- the seed parent ‘55MM189’ is a first generation seedling from the cross of ‘Bella Jewel’ Interspecific (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 23,106) and our proprietary non-patented interspecific seedling ‘29MC594’.
- a large number of these open pollinated seedlings were budded onto older trees of ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented) to accelerate rapid fruit production. Under close and careful observation we recognized the desirable tree and fruit characteristics of the present seedling and selected it in 2016 for additional asexual propagation and commercialization.
- the present new and distinct variety of interspecific tree is of large size, vigorous, upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of medium size, clingstone fruit.
- the fruit is further characterized by its firm red flesh, attractive dark red skin color and very good flavor and eating quality.
- the fruit of the new variety is approximately 45 days earlier in maturity.
- the fruit of the new variety has red flesh compared to yellow and is approximately 9 days later in maturity.
- the accompanying color photographic illustration shows typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of the present new interspecific variety.
- the illustration shows the upper and lower surface of the leaves, an exterior and sectional view of a single fruit divided in its suture plane to show flesh color, pit cavity and the stone remaining in place.
- the photographic illustration was taken shortly after being picked (shipping ripe) from a 5 year old tree and the colors are as nearly true as is reasonably possible in a color representation of this type.
- the present new variety of interspecific tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit herein described may vary in slight detail due to climate, soil conditions and cultural practices under which the variety may be grown.
- the present description is that of the variety grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Modesto, Calif.
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Abstract
A new and distinct variety of interspecific Prunus tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features:
- 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit.
- 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit.
- 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color.
- 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality.
- 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.
Description
Botanical designation: Interspecific Prunus species.
Variety denomination: ‘FLAVOR MAY’.
In the field of plant genetics, we conduct an extensive and continuing plant-breeding program including the organization and asexual reproduction of orchard trees, and of which plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots, cherries, almonds and interspecifics are exemplary. It was against this background of our activities that the present variety of interspecific tree was originated and asexually reproduced by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Stanislaus County, Calif.
Among the existing varieties of interspecific trees, which are known to us, and mentioned herein, ‘Bella Jewel’ Interspecific (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 23,106), ‘Spring Flavor’ Interspecific (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,571), and our proprietary non-patented interspecific seedling selections ‘55MM189’ and ‘29MC594’.
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The new and distinct variety of interspecific tree was developed by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif. from seed of an open pollinated proprietary non-patented interspecific seedling selection with the field identification number ‘55MM189’. The seed parent ‘55MM189’ is a first generation seedling from the cross of ‘Bella Jewel’ Interspecific (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 23,106) and our proprietary non-patented interspecific seedling ‘29MC594’. A large number of these open pollinated seedlings were budded onto older trees of ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented) to accelerate rapid fruit production. Under close and careful observation we recognized the desirable tree and fruit characteristics of the present seedling and selected it in 2016 for additional asexual propagation and commercialization.
In 2016 asexual reproduction of the new and distinct variety of interspecific tree was by budding to ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), as performed by us in our experimental orchard located near Modesto, Calif., and shows that reproductions run true to the original tree and all characteristics of the tree and its fruit are established and transmitted through succeeding asexual propagations.
The present new and distinct variety of interspecific tree is of large size, vigorous, upright growth and a regular and productive bearer of medium size, clingstone fruit. The fruit is further characterized by its firm red flesh, attractive dark red skin color and very good flavor and eating quality. In comparison to its proprietary non-patented interspecific seed parent ‘55MM189’ the fruit of the new variety is approximately 45 days earlier in maturity. In comparison to the commercial variety ‘Spring Flavor’ Interspecific (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 14,571) the fruit of the new variety has red flesh compared to yellow and is approximately 9 days later in maturity.
The accompanying color photographic illustration shows typical specimens of the foliage and fruit of the present new interspecific variety. The illustration shows the upper and lower surface of the leaves, an exterior and sectional view of a single fruit divided in its suture plane to show flesh color, pit cavity and the stone remaining in place. The photographic illustration was taken shortly after being picked (shipping ripe) from a 5 year old tree and the colors are as nearly true as is reasonably possible in a color representation of this type.
The following is a detailed botanical description of the new variety of interspecific tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit, as based on observations of 5 year old specimens grown near Modesto, Calif., with color in accordance with Munsell Book of Color published in 1958.
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- Size.—Large, pruned to 3 to 3.5 meters in height and width for economical harvesting of fruit. Varies with different cultural practices.
- Vigor.—Vigorous, tree growth of 1.5 to 2 meters the first growing season. Varies with cultural practices, soil type, fertility and climatic conditions.
- Form.—Upright growth, usually pruned to vase shape.
- Branching habit.—Upright, crotch angle approximately 25°, increases with heavy crop load.
- Productivity.—Productive, thinning and spacing of fruit necessary for desired market size fruit. Number of fruit set varies with climatic conditions during blooming period.
- Bearer.—Regular, has had adequate fruit set 4 consecutive years. No alternate bearing observed.
- Fertility.—Self sterile, pollinator required.
- Density.—Medium dense, usually pruned to vase shape to increase air movement and sunlight to enhance fruit color and health of fruit spurs.
- Hardiness.—Hardy in all stone fruit growing areas of California. Tree grown in USDA Hardiness Zone 9. Winter chilling requirement approximately 550 hours at or below 45° F.
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- Trunk:
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- Size.—Medium, average circumference 74.0 cm at 25.4 cm above ground on a 5 year old tree.
- Stocky.—Medium stocky.
- Texture.—Medium shaggy, roughness increases with age of tree.
- Color.—Varies from 7.5YR 4/2 to 7.5YR 2/2.
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- Branches:
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- Size.—Medium. Average circumference 14.2 cm at 1.2 meters above ground. Crotch angle approximately 25°, increases with heavy crop load.
- Surface texture.—New growth relatively smooth. Mature growth medium rough, roughness increases with age.
- Lenticels.—Average number 57 in a 25.8 square cm area. Average length 3.0 mm. Average width 1.8 mm. Color varies from 7.5YR 5/8 to 7.5YR 4/8.
- Color.—New growth varies from 2.5GY 7/6 to 2.5GY 6/6. Mature growth varies from 5YR 4/6 to 5YR 2/4, varies with age of growth.
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- Leaves:
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- Size.—Medium. Average length 87.2 mm. Average width 40.2 mm.
- Form.—Elliptical.
- Apex.—Acuminate.
- Base.—Cuneate.
- Margin.—Doubly serrate.
- Thickness.—Medium.
- Surface texture.—Upper surface relatively smooth, slight indentations over midrib and leaf veins. Lower surface relatively smooth, except for small ridges created by midrib and pinnate venation. Both upper and lower surfaces glabrous.
- Petiole.—Average length 11.0 mm. Average width 1.4 mm. Longitudinally grooved. Surface — glabrous. Color varies from 5GY 7/6 to 5GY 7/4.
- Glands.—Type — globose. Size — small. Average length 0.1 mm. Average diameter 0.1 mm. Average number 3, varies from 1 to 4. Located primarily on the base of the leaf blade and upper portion of the petiole. Color varies from 5GY 7/6 to 5GY 7/4.
- Stipules.—Average number 2. Average length 9.2 mm. Edges — pectinate. Color varies from 2.5GY 6/6 to 5GY 7/4.
- Color.—Upper surface varies from 5GY 5/4 to 5GY 4/6. Lower surface varies from 5GY 6/4 to 5GY 5/4. Midvein color varies from 5GY 8/6 to 5GY 7/4.
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- Flower buds:
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- Size.—Medium to large. Average length 9.5 mm. Average diameter 5.6 mm.
- Hardiness.—Hardy with respect to California winters.
- Density.—Dense.
- Form.—Conical, becoming elongated just before opening.
- Pedicel.—Average length 5.8 mm. Average width 0.8 mm. Surface — glabrous. Color varies from 2.5GY 6/6 to 2.5GY 7/8.
- Color.—N 9.5/(white).
- Number of buds per spur.—Average number 10, varies from 7 to 11.
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- Flowers:
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- Blooming period.—Date of First Bloom Feb. 12, 2021. Date of Petal Fall Feb. 22, 2021, varies slightly with climatic conditions.
- Size.—Medium. Average height 12.1 mm. Average diameter 17.6 mm.
- Petals.—Number — normally five, alternately arranged to sepals. Size — small to medium. Average length 10.8 mm. Average width 8.1 mm. Form — elliptical. Arrangement — overlapping. Margin — sinuate. Both upper and lower surfaces glabrous. Color N 9.5/(white). Petal apex — rounded. Petal base — truncate.
- Sepals.—Number — normally five, alternately arranged to petals. Size — small. Average length 2.0 mm. Average width 2.4 mm. Shape — triangular. Margin — entire. Color — upper surface varies from 5GY 6/6 to 5GY 5/6. Lower surface varies from 5GY 6/6 to 5GY 5/6 with 5R 4/10 on edges. Both upper and lower surfaces glabrous.
- Stamens.—Average number per flower 28. Average filament length 8.2 mm. On average, the stamens are above the height of the petals. Filament color N 9.5/(white). Anther color varies from 5Y 8/10 to 5Y 7/12.
- Pollen.—Present, self-sterile, pollinator required. Color varies from 5Y 8/10 to 5Y 7/12.
- Pistil.—Number — normally 1. Average length 9.7 mm. Position of stigma an average of 0.9 mm below anthers. Surface — glabrous. Color varies from 10Y 7/6 to 2.5GY 7/8.
- Fragrance.—Heavy aroma.
- Color.—N 9.5/(white).
- Pedicel.—Average length 8.0 mm. Average width 0.8 mm. Surface — glabrous. Color varies from 2.5GY 6/6 to 2.5GY 7/8.
- Number flowers per flower bud.—Average number 2, varies from 1 to 3.
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- Fruit:
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- Maturity when described.—Firm ripe and ready for consumption.
- Date of first picking.—May 31, 2021.
- Date of last picking.—Jun. 10, 2021, varies slightly with climatic conditions.
- Size.—Medium. Average diameter axially 48.2 mm. Average transversely in suture plane 50.1 mm. Average weight 90.7 .grams, varies slightly with fertility of the soil, amount of thinning and climatic conditions.
- Form.—Globose.
- Suture.—Nearly smooth.
- Ventral surface.—Smooth.
- Apex.—Rounded.
- Base.—Flat.
- Stem cavity.—Rounded to slightly elongated in suture plane. Average depth 8.4 mm. Average diameter 3.7 mm.
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- Stem:
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- Size.—Large. Average length 14.5 mm. Average diameter 1.7 mm.
- Color.—Varies from 10Y 7/8 to 10Y 6/10.
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- Flesh:
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- Ripens.—Evenly.
- Texture.—Firm, meaty.
- Fibers.—Few, small, tender.
- Firmness.—Firm, comparable to other commercial interspecific varieties.
- Aroma.—Slight aroma.
- Amydgalin.—Undetected.
- Eating quality.—Very good.
- Flavor.—Very good, with a good balance between acid and sugar.
- Juice.—Moderate amount, enhances flavor.
- Acidity.—Not available.
- Brix.—Average Brix 16.0°, varies slightly with amount of fruit per tree and climatic conditions.
- Color.—Varies from 7.5R 3/12 to 7.5R 2/8.
- Pit cavity.—Average length 26.9 mm. Average width 20.4 mm. Average depth 6.1 mm. Color varies from 5R 2/6 to 5R 2/8.
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- Skin:
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- Thickness.—Medium.
- Surface.—Smooth.
- Bloom.—Moderate amount, complete coverage.
- Tendency to crack.—None.
- Color.—Ground color varies from 7.5Y 8.5/10 to 7.5Y 8/6. Overspread with 7.5R 3/10 to 7.5R 2/8. Very small, randomly spaced areas of exposed ground color giving a speckled pattern to the surface.
- Tenacity.—Tenacious to the flesh.
- Astringency.—Slight to none.
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- Stone:
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- Type.—Clingstone, weak adherence to flesh.
- Size.—Medium. Average length 26.1 mm. Average width 17.3 mm. Average thickness 10.8 mm.
- Form.—Ovoid.
- Base.—Flat.
- Apex.—Pointed. Average length 1.5 mm.
- Surface.—Pitted throughout, pits vary from round to elongated.
- Sides.—Unequal, one side extending slightly further from the suture plane.
- Ridges.—Relatively smooth, extending from base to apex.
- Tendency to split.—None.
- Color.—Varies from 2.5Y 7/6 to 2.5YR 7/12, when dry.
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- Kernel:
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- Size.—Small to medium. Average length 15.6 mm. Average width 10.8 mm. Average depth 6.0 mm.
- Form.—Ovoid.
- Viability.—Viable, complete embryo development.
- Skin color.—Varies from 5Y 9/2 to 5YR 9/4.
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- Dessert.—Market — local and long distance.
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- Keeping quality: Good, held firm in cold storage 3 weeks at 38° to 42° F. without shriveling, internal breakdown of flesh or appreciable loss of flavor.
- Shipping quality: Good, showed minimal skin scarring or flesh bruising during picking, packing and shipping trials.
- Plant/fruit disease resistance/susceptibility: No specific testing for relative plant/fruit disease resistance/susceptibility has been designed. Under close observation during planting, growing and harvesting of fruit, under normal cultural and growing conditions near Modesto, Calif., no particular plant/fruit disease resistance or susceptibility has been observed. Any variety observed during indexing of plant characteristics with abnormal fungus, bacterial, virus or insect susceptibility is destroyed and eliminated from our breeding program. No atypical resistances/susceptibilities have been noted under normal cultural practices.
The present new variety of interspecific tree, its flowers, foliage and fruit herein described may vary in slight detail due to climate, soil conditions and cultural practices under which the variety may be grown. The present description is that of the variety grown under the ecological conditions prevailing near Modesto, Calif.
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