Tree Fruit: Avalon™ Nectarine
Overview
Variety: Avalon™ Nectarine
Principal Investigator(s): Joseph Goffreda
Ripening about 10 days before Redhaven, this very early nectarine has a great combination of rich color, good flavor and high productivity compared to other varieties in its season. The fruit is firm with very sweet, but acid flavor. The trees are vigorous with low susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot.
Strengths & Qualities
- Early yellow nectarine
- Very attractive
- 90-95% glossy red on yellow
- 2 ½ - 2 ¾ inches
- Good firmness
- Normal acid, but very sweet
- Sizes fairly well for the season
- Clingstone with a melting texture
Intellectual Property
- US Plant Patent No. PP23,882 issued September 10, 2013
- Nectarine Tree Named ‘NJN101’
Contact Us
Contact: Christine Chow