Galaxy Peento Peach or Donut Peach
A very attractive tree with delectable fruit, creamy-orange Galaxy Peento Peach is prized for its deliciously sweet, tender white flesh. Some have called it the “bagel or donut peach” because of its size and shape.
Grown for centuries in China, American gardeners can now enjoy this unique, white-fleshed, delicious, donut-shaped fruit. A spectacular ornamental as well, Peento Peaches are covered in March with profuse, stunning pink flowers.
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Latin Name: Prunus persica
Site and Soil: Peaches and Nectarines like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Our Peaches and Nectarines are grafted on Lovell Peach rootstock. Lovell Peach is well adapted to different soil types.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 20º F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: Mid March – Early April
Ripening Time: Mid August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: The foliage of Peaches and Nectarines can be damaged by Peach Leaf Curl. Plant resistant varieties or spray with copper 2 to 3 times during the winter. Clear, copper colored exudations on the trunk and branches are symptoms of bacterial canker. Copper sprays will also help protect your tree from this disease.
USDA Zone: 5
Sunset Western Zone: 2-11, 14, 15, 18
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not stated