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Red Haven Peach Tree
Red Haven Peach Tree
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Red Haven Peach Tree
The Red Haven Peach Tree is a time-tested favorite among home orchard growers, celebrated for its early-ripening, freestone peaches with firm, juicy, yellow flesh and a beautiful red blush. This bare root variety sets the gold standard for flavor, reliability, and versatility—perfect for fresh eating, freezing, baking, and canning.
With vibrant pink spring blossoms, a compact growth habit, and consistently heavy yields, Red Haven is a dependable choice for nearly any landscape, especially in regions with sufficient chill hours and sunny summers.
Red Haven Peach Tree (Bare Root) Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Variety | Bare Root |
| 🌿 Botanical Name | Prunus persica ‘Red Haven’ |
| 🏷️ Common Names | Red Haven Peach, Redhaven Peach |
| 🌳 Mature Height | 12–15 feet |
| 🌐 Mature Width | 12–15 feet |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Fast (2–3 feet per year) |
| ⏳ Lifespan | 15–25 years |
| 🧊 USDA Zones | 5–8 |
| ❄️ Chill Hours | 800–900 hours |
| ☀️ Sun Preference | Full sun (essential for sweetness and fruit development) |
| 🧱 Soil Type | Well-drained loam, sandy, or slightly rocky soils |
| ⚖️ Soil pH | Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0) |
| 💧 Water Needs | Moderate; avoid poor drainage |
| 🍑 Fruit Type | Medium to large, freestone, yellow-fleshed peach |
| 🌸 Flower Color | Pink |
| 🐝 Pollination | Self-pollinating; more fruit with nearby peach trees |
| 🌿 Growth Habit | Rounded, spreading canopy |
| ↔️ Spacing | 15–20 ft between trees |
| 🏡 Landscape Uses | Home orchards, edible landscapes, flowering specimen tree |
| 🧹 Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Environmental Benefits
🌸 Provides early-season blooms for pollinators and honeybees
🍑 Encourages local food production and backyard sustainability
🌞 Combines fruit, shade, and beauty in one compact tree
🌿 Adds biodiversity and supports pollinator pathways
Pros & Cons
| ✅ Pros | ⚠️ Cons |
|---|---|
| 🍑 Delicious freestone peaches with rich flavor | 🐛 May require pest or fungus control, especially in humid climates |
| 🌸 Reliable bloom and yield year after year | 💧 Sensitive to poorly drained or heavy soils |
| 🌿 Compact size suitable for most yards | ✂️ Requires annual pruning to promote airflow and fruit quality |
| 🌞 Great for fresh eating, freezing, and preserving | 🍁 Lifespan is shorter than most ornamental or shade trees |
| 🐝 Self-pollinating and productive even in single-tree setups | 🪵 May need thinning to reduce limb strain from heavy crops |
Planting & Care Guide (Bare Root)
🛁 Soak roots for 6–12 hours before planting
🕳️ Dig a hole 2× the width of the root spread; plant with graft union 2 inches above soil level
🌾 Mulch 2–3 inches deep around the base to conserve moisture and prevent weed competition
💦 Water weekly during the growing season; increase during fruit set
✂️ Prune in late winter to improve airflow and encourage fruiting wood
🧪 Fertilize each spring with a balanced fruit tree formula
The Red Haven Peach Tree (Bare Root) is a backyard orchard essential—delivering sweet, juicy peaches, showy spring blossoms, and a reliable, compact growth habit. Whether you're a first-time grower or an experienced fruit lover, Red Haven is a time-proven favorite for dependable harvests and orchard beauty.
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