O'Henry Peach
O'Henry Peach
Prunus persica 'O'Henry'
Grandpa's Choice™ O'Henry is a brightly colored, large peach with only a slight fuzz. The flesh is yellow, sweet and juicy with a little red streaking. The fruit is large, bright red, very firm and will keep well. The tree is productive and moderately vigorous. It is well suited to western areas, where it has been very popular. O'Henry ripens late in the season between J.H. Hale and Rio Osa Gem.
O'Henry Peach Pricing
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O'Henry Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade |
$19.99 |
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Height10-15 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Prunus persica 'O'Henry'
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.
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A Little History about O'Henry Peach
O'Henry was introduced from California around 1968. It was bred by Grant Merrill and is believed to be an open pollinated seedling of Merrill Bonaza, maybe crossed with a nectarine.
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Prunus persica 'O'Henry' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Early blooming |
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Self-fertile |
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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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Keeps well |
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Grandpa's Choice™ |
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Very juicy |
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Very sweet |
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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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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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Canning or freezing |
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High dessert quality |
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