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Peach Trees - Southern Living® Ruby Princess
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9.
Description
The Ruby Princess Peach (Prunus persica 'Ruby Princess') is a prized variety known for its striking red-blushed skin, firm yellow flesh, and rich, sweet flavor. This freestone peach is perfect for fresh eating, baking, and canning, offering both beauty and productivity in the orchard. With its reliable harvests and high-quality fruit, Ruby Princess is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a flavorful, attractive peach tree.
Unique Features:
• Attractive Skin: Brilliant red blush over golden-yellow background makes the fruit especially eye-catching.
• Sweet, Juicy Flesh: Firm yellow flesh with a rich, sweet flavor perfect for fresh eating or preserves.
• Freestone Pit: Freestone variety for easy preparation and processing.
• Versatile Use: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, baking, or making jams.
• Dependable Producer: Consistent yields of high-quality fruit season after season.
Mature Size:
• Height: 15–20 feet
• Spread: 12–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Hardiness Zones:
• Zones 6–9
Chill Hours:
• Requires ~500–600 chill hours
Fruit Description:
• Size: Medium to large peaches, averaging about 2 ½–3 inches in diameter.
• Skin: Bright red blush over golden-yellow background.
• Flesh: Firm, juicy, sweet yellow flesh with excellent flavor.
• Stone Type: Freestone for easy pit removal.
Care Instructions:
• Light: Requires full sun for best fruit development and flavor.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with slight acidity.
• Water: Water regularly during dry periods and especially while fruit is developing; avoid waterlogging.
• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain form, remove old wood, and encourage airflow.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support growth and fruit set.
• Pests/Disease: Watch for common peach pests like aphids and borers; ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
The Ruby Princess Peach combines rich sweetness, striking color, and reliable productivity. Perfect for gardeners who value both beauty and flavor, this variety is a standout in any orchard or home garden.
Shipping
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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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