Redhaven Peach – Bailey Rootstock 2 yrs old

Description

The Redhaven peach tree, a popular freestone variety, produces medium-sized, sweet peaches with firm, yellow flesh, and red blush, known for their delicious flavor and suitability for eating fresh, canning, or baking.

Here’s a more detailed look at the Redhaven peach tree:

Characteristics:

Fruit: Medium-sized, freestone peaches with yellow flesh and a red blush.

Flavor: Sweet and firm, with a unique flavor.

Ripening: Ripens in late July to early August.

Tree: Vigorous, fast-growing tree with a spreading habit.

Flowers: Produces fragrant, pink blossoms in spring.

Self-pollinating: The tree is self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without needing another peach tree for pollination.

Disease Resistance: Redhaven is known for its resistance to leaf spot.

Hardiness Zones: 5-8

Height: 15 feet

Spread: 5-10 feet

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Uses: Excellent for eating fresh, canning, freezing, and baking.

Growing Redhaven Peach Trees:

Planting: Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain tree shape and promote fruit production.

Thinning: Thin the fruit to allow for larger, higher-quality peaches.

Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

Fertilizing: Fertilize in the spring and fall.