Peach

Trademark: ONYX 

Variety: Monalu (S)

Species: Prunus persica

Origin

Breeder, Place R. Monteux, Caillet, France
Intellectual property STAR FRUITS ®, France
Property rights registered for plant variety rights in France, registered for EU trademark

Blossom

Blooming date, -intensity medium-early blossom period, medium to strong density
Fertility self-fertile
Flower shape rose shape
Frost susceptibility very low susceptibility of flower buds to winter frost

Fruit

Ripening time medium, 5. peach week, 3-5 days before 'Redhaven'
Scale, shape medium to large, rounded with a limited suture
Skin very smooth-skinned
Colour nearly 100 % crimson over colour, fruit colours well in the shade
Fruit flesh cream white with distinct red filament, firm, juicy
Taste aromatic with balanced acidity and refreshing peach taste, when underripe already well flavoured
Stone separability freestone
Storage good

Tree

Vigour medium strong, compact, very good branching, very healthy and dark green leaves
Crop load from an early age regular and high, timely fruit-thinning is necessary

Evaluation

White-fleshed peach in the mid-season with an outstanding appearance, aromatic flavour and proven high yield with large fruit size. The smooth skin of ONYX ™ Monalu (S) is exceptional. Most classic peach varieties generally have strong woolly skin.

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