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Erly-Red-Fre Peach

Erly-Red-Fre Peach

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Erly-Red-Fre Peach

Prunus persica 'Erly-Red-Fre'

Erly-Red-Fre is one of the best white peaches still grown.  It ripens about two weeks ahead of Redhaven in the very early season.  The flesh white, semi-freestone with excellent flavor and good quality.  The fruit is large, with a bright red blush.  The tree is known for being quite hardy and sturdy and resistant to bacterial spot.


Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

8-12 Feet

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Hardiness Zone

5-8

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Item # Description Price
2357 Erly-Red-Fre (WHITE) Peach on Standard Root - Extra-Large 5/8" & up caliper grade $27.99 Add to Cart

Prunus persica 'Erly-Red-Fre'
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 Erly-Red-Fre Peach

Erly-Red-Fre is an heirloom variety that originated in 1938 in Virginia.  It is not widely grown as a commercial variety, but is an excellent backyard variety still.

Prunus persica 'Erly-Red-Fre' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Self-fertile
• Thin early for size
• Thin heavily for size
Disease Resistance
• Bacterial spot tolerant
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
• Semi-clingstone
Growth Rate/Habit
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
• Very productive
Harvest Period
• Very early season
Other Attributes
• Aromatic
• Sweet
• Very juicy
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• High dessert quality