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.

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.

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

Orangish-red

Categories

Peach/Nectarine---Unique Types, 

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