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Fruit trees

Redhaven Peach

Prunus persica 'Redhaven'
Also known aspeach

Redhaven is the most widely grown peach variety in the United States and Canada, with a track record spanning over 70 years.

Regions
Centre, South
Colour
Pink
Redhaven Peach (peach)
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Bloom
March–April
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Light
Full sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Height
3–5 m
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Hardiness
Zone 6а

Redhaven Peach is one of the world's most celebrated fruit varieties, originating from selective breeding work in the United States in the mid-twentieth century. Thanks to its reliability and abundant crops, this cultivar has won the hearts of gardeners on both sides of the Atlantic and remains a favourite in both commercial production and private gardens for over seven decades.

Redhaven impresses with its spring display—in March and April, the tree becomes clothed in delicate pink blossoms that promise a generous harvest. The fruits develop large, with bright red skin and golden-yellow flesh inside, melting in the mouth with sweet, fragrant juice. It is one of the most popular early-ripening varieties, fruiting earlier than many of its competitors.

Growing this peach is a genuine pleasure, even for beginners. The plant is undemanding regarding soil composition but thrives best in sunny locations with light, well-drained soil. In the garden, 'Redhaven' pairs beautifully with apricots, nectarines, and plums, creating a true fruit paradise. This variety is particularly recommended for the central and southern regions of Ukraine, where it yields incredible harvests.

Each ripe fruit of Redhaven Peach is not merely the result of careful tending but a true gift from the gardener to himself. Biting into this soft, fragrant fruit in the height of summer, one understands why people have cultivated peaches for more than three thousand years. If you seek a plant that will provide both sustenance and joy without excessive fuss, 'Redhaven' is your ideal choice.

Location & soil

Redhaven Peach — planting & location

LightFull sun
Soil typelight, рН 6–7,5
Planting timeApril або October
Plant spacing3–4 m
Planting depthAt root collar level

One of the most popular early varieties with yellow flesh

Water needs

How to water Redhaven Peach

IntensityModerate
FrequencyApril–August
Volume15–20
MethodПід крону

Fruit thinning

Annual care

Fertilizing and pruning: Redhaven Peach

Spring fertilizingNitrogen (April)
Summer fertilizingPhosphorus–potassium (July)
Autumn fertilizingSuperphosphate (August)
Pruning timeFebruary–March
Pruning typeShaping

Cut back shoots hard

Cold hardiness

Redhaven Peach — winter hardiness & care

Hardiness zoneZone 6а
Winter coverWhitewash plus horticultural fleece
Cover timingNovember
Plant protection

Diseases and pests of Redhaven Peach

Diseases
Кучерявість листяBrown rot
Pests
AphidCodling moth
Garden design

What grows well with Redhaven Peach?

Apricot, нектарин, Plum