Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

4-8.

Mature Height:

10-15 ft

Mature Width:

10-15 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

15 ft

Chill Hours:

1050

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Pink

Harvest Time:

Mid-Late August

Years to Bear:

3-5 years

Pollinator:

Self

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Peach Trees - Contender

Prunus persica
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.
 
$69.95
SKU: PCHCON05G
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Description

Contender peach, a cold tolerant variety, provides a crop of big yellow fruit just when other peach trees are slowing down. The skin is a red-orange color while the flesh is sweet and yellow. The flesh of the peach is firm and resists browning, and the freestone pit removes easily. Tolerant of late-spring frost, Contender's a good choice in growing zones where other peaches falter. Contender is self pollinating. The fruit ripens in mid to late August. Requires 1050 chill hours. At maturity, the Contender is approximately 10-15 feet in height and width.

USDA ZONES: Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
More Information: Peach Growing Guide

Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.

How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Plant peach trees in deep, well-drained, sandy soil and in an area with plenty of sunlight. Planting should be done in the spring. Prune once a year, removing vertical branches to encourage lateral growth.

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Customer Reviews

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MICHAEL SCOTT
Nice healthy tree

Nice healthy tree and fast shipping

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Tim Tackett
Contender Peach Tree

Very nice, healthy looking tree. Very pleased.

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Danielle Heuer
Smaller than I thought, but very happy.

The contender tree was smaller than I thought for the price. But shipping was very fast. Fingers crossed this zone 4 each tree can stand up to Minnesota weather.

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Yunghung Hsiao
Good & Healthy Trees

I ordered two peach trees. They were good and healthy when they arrived here. I have planted them in my yard and I look forward to having some peaches next year.

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C.
Big, Nice Tree!

Well, my 'Contender' doesn't quite look like the example on the website, lol, but it is a healthy, much taller peach than I expected! Shipped quickly. Very well packaged (i.e., protected), came with planting/care instructions. Very happy. All around excellent purchase!

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