Scarlet Prince Peach Tree

The Scarlet Prince Peach Tree brings you fresh, tree-ripened peaches in July, in the middle of peach season. The very large fruits are almost completely dark red on the skin, with little fuzz. The melting yellow flesh is sweet and delicious, with a gentle tang. This freestone variety is easy to peel and prepare for salads and baking, and since it is self-fertile it delivers a full crop even if you only have room for one peach tree. In cooler zones it grows well on a south-facing wall.

• Ripens right in the middle of peach season, in July
• Skin is low-fuzz and very dark red
• Sweet and delicious yellow flesh and freestone
• Enjoy the spring display of large pink blossoms
• Fully-ripened fruit holds for over a week on the tree

Grow the Scarlet Prince Peach Tree in full sun for the best crop and the ripest fruit. Plant in well-drained soil that is not too heavy – lighten clay soils by digging in plenty of organic material. This variety has good resistance to bacterial leaf spot, a serious disease in the southeast. Other pests can usually be easily controlled. Prune to develop an open, bowl-shaped tree with no branches in the center. This gives the best sun exposure for the ripening fruits.