J. H. Hale Peach

Prunus persica 'J.H. Hale'

J.H. Hale is still an excellent flavored, freestone, eating and canning peach. It ripens quite late, with Elberta. It has large, golden yellow fruit with a carmine overlay. The flesh is fine and deep grained and hangs and keeps well.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus persica 'J.H. Hale' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips J.H. Hale is one of the few peaches that is not totally self-fertile. It does much better with another peach variety as a pollinator. The tree is fairly hardy, but should not be planted were winters are too harsh. The tree is very productive, but not as vigorous as most. Plant it on good soil and maintain adequate nutrition. lmost 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 about J. H. Hale Peach J.H. Hale is an old-time heirloom variety that has withstood the test of time. Grandpa still raised a few on the farm, until redder shipping peaches came along. J.H. Hale has been used as a parent for many peach breeders because of its excellent fruit characteristics.

Prunus persica 'J.H. Hale' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Pollinizer needed • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Freestone • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Slow growing • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Late season • Mid-September
Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun • Somewhat bud tender	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality