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Hale-Haven Peach

Prunus persica


Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8   View Map
  • Produces large, oval orangish-yellow freestone fruit overlaid with a deep carmine blush; its tough skin stands up to handling and prevents bruising; the sweet, juicy, yellow freestone flesh is firm yet tender — ideal for canning and freezing
  • Yields ripe fruit typically from mid-June to mid-July
  • Is noted for its high yields
  • Is self-fertile but provides a better crop when planted in multiples
  • Begins to bear large crops at ages 3–4
  • Blooms pink in the spring
  • Is available in standard and dwarf sizes; dwarf trees should be staked to help them bear the weight of the fruit and prevent leaning
  • Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 850–900 (chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season)
  • Grows in a rounded shape

Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Fast

Scientific Name

Prunus persica

Mature Height

8' - 25'

Mature Spread

8' - 20'

Shipping Height

3' - 4'

Highlights

This vigorous, hardy, productive and dependable tree is noted for its high-yielding properties and exceptional fruit quality. The peaches it produces are tough-skinned, standing up to handling and preventing bruising. One of the finest for home use or roadside markets, Hale-Haven peaches are one of the finest varieties for home use and roadside markets­ — excellent for both canning and freezing.

 

This tree is available in standard and dwarf sizes. While it is self-fertile, planting more than one tree is recommending to ensure a good crop. See our Fruit Tree Spacing Guide for more specifics.

Sun Preference

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Sandy, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

The fruit of peach trees are attractive to birds and squirrels.

History/Lore

This tree was developed by Michigan State University's South Haven Experimental Station under the direction of Professor Stanley Johnston.

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