Dwarf Peach Trees
These trees are cultivated on specialized rootstocks that limit their growth, making them manageable for home gardens. Dwarf varieties not only offer the beauty of spring blossoms and lus. . . SHOW MORE
These trees are cultivated on specialized rootstocks that limit their growth, making them manageable for home gardens. Dwarf varieties not only offer the beauty of spring blossoms and lush green foliage but also provide a substantial yield, often up to three bushels of peaches per year.
When selecting a dwarf peach tree, it's essential to consider factors such as chill hours, which are necessary for fruit production, and the type of peach—freestone or cling stone—depending on personal preference. Most dwarf peach trees are self-pollinating, requiring only one tree for fruiting, though having additional trees nearby can enhance yield quality. Regular maintenance, including pruning and thinning, is crucial to ensure healthy growth and optimal fruit size. By following proper care guidelines, gardeners can enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious peaches from late spring through late summer.
Avalon Pride Peach
Prunus persica 'Avalon Pride' Discovered as a chance seedling in 1981 in Issaquah, WA by Margaret Proud. Avalon Pride is a highly-flavored, yellow-...
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Prunus persica 'Betty' A sweet, flavorful, and split pit-resistant peach was found as a seedling near Ferndale in Western Washington and was tested...
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Prunus persica 'Contender' This delicious, late-blooming peach escapes spring frosts and sets fruit in much of the nation. Its freestone peaches ar...
View full detailsReliance Peach
Prunus persica 'Reliance' Cold climate growers have relied on Reliance since the 60's! Reliance peaches are mild and sweet with a distinct peach fl...
View full detailsSweet Bagel Peach
Prunus persica 'Sweet Bagel' A flat, "donut" peach with yellow flesh! Sweet Bagel only requires 300-400 chill hours, so it's a great peach for our ...
View full detailsEarly Redhaven Peach
Prunus persica 'Early Redhaven' This will ripen about 2 weeks earlier than the standard favorite Redhaven, but has the same great flavor and firm y...
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Prunus persica 'Q-1-8' Salish Summer, formerly Q-1-8, is a late-blooming, leaf curl-resistant peach. It was tested for years at the Washington Stat...
View full detailsFrost Peach
Prunus persica 'Frost' Frost is a lucky chance seedling discovered at the WSU Mount Vernon testing station, where it performed well in 10-year tria...
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