Frost® Leaf Curl Resisant Peach

Prunus persica 'Frost'

Frost® is a relatively new introduction that has been found to be highly resistant to peach leaf curl. It has medium to large sized yellow fruit. It is semi-freestone, and is good for fresh eating or drying. It ripens in mid-season.

Pricing

Frost Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, 2 year-XL grade    -    $23.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Frost® will set heavy crops and must be heavily thinned for good size. Prune it regularly too. 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 Frost® was discovered in western Washington in the humid areas where peach leaf curl is a problem. Although not totally immune, it is reported that its resistance increases as the trees mature.

Characteristics & Attributes

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