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

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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