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Peach Trees - Red Top
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Red Top Peach (Prunus persica 'Red Top') is a well-loved, mid-season peach variety that stands out for its striking red skin and rich, juicy flavor. With its firm yellow flesh and beautiful coloring, this freestone peach is perfect for fresh eating, canning, baking, and preserves. Ripening in midsummer, the Red Top extends the peach harvest season, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and productivity in their orchard.
Unique Features:
• Mid-Season Ripening: Typically ready for harvest in midsummer, extending the peach season.
• Brilliant Red Skin: Features deep red skin with a golden-yellow background, making it visually striking and attractive.
• Sweet, Juicy Flesh: Firm, golden-yellow flesh with a rich, sweet flavor and excellent texture.
• Freestone Pit: The freestone pit separates easily from the flesh, ideal for fresh eating and processing.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for fresh consumption, baking, canning, freezing, and making preserves or jams.
Mature Size:
• Height: 15–20 feet
• Spread: 12–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Hardiness Zones:
• Zones 5–9
Chill Hours:
• Requires ~750 chill hours
Fruit Description:
• Size: Medium to large peaches, averaging about 2 ½–3 inches in diameter.
• Skin: Bright red over a yellow undertone, giving the fruit a bold, attractive appearance.
• Flesh: Firm, juicy, sweet yellow flesh with excellent flavor.
• Stone Type: Freestone, easy to prepare and process.
Care Instructions:
• Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruiting.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
• Water: Water consistently during the growing season, especially in dry spells and during fruit development, but avoid waterlogging.
• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased wood, and improve airflow for healthier growth.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote growth and productivity.
• Pests/Disease: Monitor for peach pests such as aphids, borers, and caterpillars. Maintain airflow to help prevent fungal diseases; treat as necessary.
The Red Top Peach is a dependable, mid-season variety that offers gardeners sweet, juicy fruit with outstanding color and flavor. Perfect for fresh eating or preserving, this tree combines productivity, beauty, and versatility in one package.
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 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.
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