Crimson Rocket(TM) Pillar Peach (USPP#15216)

Prunus persica 'Crimson Rocket(TM)(USPP# 15216)'

Crimson Rocket peach ripens in early to mid-August. The fruit is meadium large and firm with excellent color. Crimson Rocket is known for its very upright habit, making it very suitable for small locations.

Pricing

Crimson Rocket(TM)(USPP#15216) Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, Extra-Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $24.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 6-8 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Almost all peaches are self-fertile and require no pollinators. They will set heavy crops on single trees, which need heavy and aggressive thinning early in the season for best fruit size. Maintain good vigor in peaches by pruning every year, and fertilizing moderately. Aim for 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Fertilize early in the season, so that growth is well hardened off before fall and winter cold weather.

A Little History Developed by Dr. Ralph Scorza at the USDA Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia. New during Spring 2005.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin heavily for size • Self-fertile • Thin early for size	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Early to bear • Very productive • Pillar/columnar habit • Average vigor	Harvest Period • Early season
Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies