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Peach Veteran

Veteran Peach

An 'old-timer', well known for its cold-hardiness, large, golden-yellow fruit, and its usefulness for canning or fresh eating. Ripens in August.

  • »  Prunus persica 'Veteran'
  • »  Medium to large, good quality fruit.
  • »  Juicy, sweet, freestone, golden-yellow with a little red
  • »  Red-flecked, yellow flesh
  • »  Tolerates bacterial spot but suffers from split pit
  • »  Ripens: Late August

7gal
$144.00
  • Category:Fruit
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:5-6 m
  • Spread:4-5 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fruit
Habit
• Tree form
Foliage Color
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Peach 'Veteran'

'Veteran' was bred in Canada and introduced in 1928. It requires over 1000 hours of chilling before it will bloom, and has set crops in colder areas where winter likes to "hang on".

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Peach 'Veteran'

Peach trees grow best in all day sun, and may need thinning to reduce fruit count, to allow remaining fruits to reach full size. They are best grown in a slightly acidic, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent water. Supplement with phosphorous when planting.