Bonanza Peach

Bonanza Peach (Prunus persica 'Bonanza')

Bonanza Peach is a true dwarf, freestone peach that packs full-size, sweet, yellow-fleshed fruit onto a compact tree; abundant pink spring blossom and a tidy, upright habit make it ideal for patios, small gardens, and large containers.

Distinctive Features

Showy pink flowers on bare wood are followed by red-blushed, juicy peaches with classic sweet-tart flavor; naturally dwarf stature (about 5 to 6 ft) delivers easy care and harvest at arm height.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for strongest bloom, sweetness, and color.
• Soil: Deep, well-drained loam enriched with organic matter; avoid soggy or compacted sites.
• Water: Keep evenly moist from bloom through fruit swell; reduce slightly after harvest.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 5 to 6 ft tall and 4 to 5 ft wide, smaller in containers.
• Bloom Time: Spring; fruit ripens mid to late summer depending on climate.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.0.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Spring flowers and colorful fruit create a seasonal centerpiece.
• Containers: Thrives in 16 to 24 in pots with sharp drainage and regular feeding.
• Small Gardens: Dwarf size fits courtyards, terraces, and narrow beds.
• Edible Landscape: Pairs well with herbs and pollinator plantings.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deeply soak when the top 1 to 2 in are dry; increase frequency during heat and fruit swell.
• Pruning: Train to open center; winter prune to renew fruiting wood and summer thin watersprouts for light and airflow.
• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer based on soil test; avoid excess nitrogen.
• Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 in organic mulch, keeping it a few inches from the trunk to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Notes: Self-fertile; thin fruit to 6 to 8 in spacing for size and branch safety; monitor for leaf curl, brown rot, and borers and use sanitation and timely sprays where pressure is high.

Why Choose Bonanza Peach?

• Dwarf Footprint: Full-size peaches on a compact tree.
• Container Ready: Performs beautifully in large patio pots.
• Freestone Convenience: Easy prep for fresh eating and desserts.
• High Reward, Low Reach: Easy pruning and harvest at arm height.

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, keep moisture steady during fruit set, and thin and prune regularly for premium patio peaches.