Stellar(R) Starfire(R) Peach
STELLAR® - Starfire® Peach
Prunus persica 'STELLAR® - Starfire®'
Starfire™ is a very hardy, grower friendly tree with resistance to bacterial spot and canker. This heavy cropper will produce an 80% red peach with yellow, non-browning flesh, great flavor and storage characteristics. It ripens a few days after Redhaven starts.
STELLAR® - Starfire® Peach Pricing
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Stellar(R) Starfire(R) Peach on Standard (Lovell) root,Medium 7/16"-1/2" caliper grade |
$21.99 |
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Height10-14 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Prunus persica 'STELLAR® - Starfire®' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsAlmost 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.
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A Little History about STELLAR® - Starfire® PeachGrandpa was good friends with the breeder of all the Stellar® peaches, who was one of the most prominent peach growers in Michigan. All the Stellar® varieties have "star" in their name for a reason. They are very hardy and beautiful peaches.
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Prunus persica 'STELLAR® - Starfire®' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Self-fertile |
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Disease Resistance
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Bacterial spot tolerant |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Large fruit |
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Freestone |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Very productive |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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