Beaumont™ ripens 18 days after Redhaven in the Loring season and is 60-90% red blush over a yellow background. Fruit is reported to average 2.5" or better and maintain firmness and store exceptionally well. A prolific bearer with good shelf life, good flavor, and uniform fruit. Requires multiple pickings. Good bacterial spot and brown rot resistance.It is completely freestone.

Beaumont™ was bred by Dr. Bill Shane and Dr. Amy Iezzoni at the MSU Experiment Stations. It is named after the famous Beaumont Tower, which is a landmark on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, MI.

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.

Height

10-14

Spread

8-12

Zone

5-8

Color

Bright red

Categories

Peach Varieties, 

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