Suncrest Peach

Suncrest Peach

Suncrest Peach Tree is a heavy producer of yellow fruit with a bright red blush. The fruit is freestone, extremely juicy, and was featured by David Masumoto in his acclaimed book, Epitaph for a Peach. 

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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: Citation
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: Sweet, extremely juicy
Fruit Skin: Yellow with bright red blush
Fruit Flesh: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mid March to Early April
Ripening Time: Mid Season (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. Read more about Copper Fungicide application here!
USDA Zone: 5-9