Ranger Peach

Ranger Peach

One of the best peaches for cold climate growers, Ranger is cold hardy, blooms late and has blooms that are more frost hardy than other varieties. And it’s a tasty freestone yellow fleshed peach that is great for fresh eating. A real winner for the north country.

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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: Grafted on Lovell Peach rootstock. Lovell Peach is well adapted to different soil types.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 20° F or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height.
Taste: Juicy, sweet, flavorful
Fruit Skin: yellow, orange & red
Fruit Flesh: yellow
Bloom Time: Mid March – Early April
Ripening Time: Late July – early August
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Be mindful of the fungal infection 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. Read more about Copper Fungicide application here!
USDA Zone: 5-9