Suncrest Peach

The Suncrest Peach is described lovingly by David Masumoto in his excellent book Epitaph for a Peach as one of the last remaining truly juicy peaches. Although this peach is not really old, it is obsolete in our current produce marketing system. Suncrest peach tree produces  a large, round freestone peach with bright red blush over yellow skin. Yellow flesh, exceptionally firm texture, but very juicy, with good flavor. Heavy producer.  Please see below for further information on our Suncrest peach trees for sale. Considerations for Suncrest Peach USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Uses: Fresh Eating, Desserts / Pies, Canning / Preserves Harvest Period: Midseason Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile Origin Date: California 1950's Storage: A few weeks Rootstock: Lovell Years to Bear: 1-3 years Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft. Mature Size: 12-16 ft. Pruning: Summer prune to maintain 8 ft. Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept. [TABS] Size of tree Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch; *As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock. . Pruning tip Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more... Shipping information Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits. [/TABS]