Redhaven Peach

Redhaven Peach (Prunus persica 'Redhaven')

Redhaven Peach is a renowned freestone peach noted for dependable midseason crops of large, golden yellow fruit with a red blush and juicy, sweet flavor; a vigorous, rounded tree that brings showy pink spring bloom and reliable summer harvests to sunny home orchards.

Distinctive Features

Early midseason ripening with firm yet melting, yellow flesh that releases cleanly from the pit; trees are cold-hardy and productive, delivering consistent quality in a wide range of temperate climates.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for strongest bloom, sugar, 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 without allowing drought.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8.
• Mature Size: About 12 to 15 ft tall and wide on semi-dwarf; 8 to 12 ft on dwarf rootstocks.
• Bloom Time: Spring; fruit ripens midseason, often mid to late summer depending on climate.
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral, about 6.0 to 7.0.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Pink spring blossom and blushed fruit create a seasonal highlight.
• Home Orchard: Premium freestone peaches for fresh eating, canning, and desserts.
• Edible Landscape: Attractive canopy pairs well with herbs and pollinator borders.
• Small Yard Tree: Manageable size on dwarf or pruned semi-dwarf suits patios and lawns.

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 that softens fruit and boosts disease.
• 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 Redhaven Peach?

• Proven Reliability: Consistent yields across many regions.
• Freestone Convenience: Clean pit release simplifies prep.
• High Flavor: Sweet, juicy fruit ideal for fresh use and preserving.
• Garden-Friendly Size: Easy training and pruning on dwarf and semi-dwarf forms.

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