Contender Peach
Prunus persica 'Contender'
$119.00
A beautiful fruit tree, bearing juicy golden freestone peaches that are flushed with red; showy pink flowers in spring on a low, spreading habit; susceptible to late spring freezes and disease, needs full sun and well-drained soil
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Planting and Growing
and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America., but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, This tree is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 10'Hx10'W
Flowers are pink with strong fragrance
Flowers in mid spring
Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; baking; preserves; canning
Harvest in mid summer
Fall color yellow
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil