Peach Tree (Red Haven)

Description

Redhaven Peach is a true American classic and remains one of the most widely planted and trusted peach varieties for good reason. It delivers consistent crops of beautifully blushed, golden-yellow peaches with rich flavor and excellent texture. Ripening early to mid-season, Redhaven produces firm, juicy fruit that holds its quality whether eaten fresh, sliced for desserts, or preserved for later. It’s a workhorse peach—dependable, forgiving, and rewarding for growers who want great fruit without guesswork.

Overview

• Classic yellow peach with sweet, well-balanced flavor.
• Freestone fruit—excellent for fresh eating and baking.
• Highly productive and widely proven across the U. S.
• Early to mid-season ripening.
• Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ’Redhaven’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: CitationHardiness: USDA Zone 5–8Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: 10–12 ft (semi-dwarf habit)Bloom Time: Mid-springRipening Time: Early to mid-JulyPollination: Self-fertileFruit Type: Freestone yellow peachPests & Diseases: Average disease resistance; benefits from good airflow, sunlight, and standard dormant care

Additional Notes

• Grower’s Insight: Redhaven is often used as a benchmark when evaluating new peach varieties—its flavor, productivity, and reliability set the standard others are compared against.
• Regional Insight: Exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions, where warm summers help Redhaven develop its full sweetness and classic peach character.
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving.
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