RedskinPeachis a compact fruiting deciduoustreewithrounded crown and a mid season harvest of freestone peaches.Profuse blooms of fragrant rich pink flowers with deep pink eyes coat the branches in springattracting butterflies. The orange-red peaches have a firm golden flesh with a juicy sweet and tangy taste that can be eaten fresh.Grows best infull sunand rich, moist well-drained soils. Redskin is self pollinating and requires 750 chill hours.
Type:
Tree
Origins:
Northwest China
Height:
10 – 15
Spread:
10 – 15′
Spacing:
12
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 – 8
Culture:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Pink
Season of Interest:
Spring,Summer
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:HighMaintenance. Needs regular watering. Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop. Potential pests includetree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids. Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Wildlife Garden,Naturalized Areas,Ponds and Streams,Edible Gardens,and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Rosemary,Strawberry,Pomegranate
IMAGES:Photoset byJackson’s Orchard, (1) Redskin- 02, (2)Messina, Redskin, Snow King – 03, (2)Chiara,Giornata uggiosa,CC BY 2.0
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
