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.

Height

10-14

Spread

8-12

Zone

5-8

Color

Orangish-red

Categories

Peach/Nectarine---Unique Types, 

Tags

Self-fertile,  Thin early for size,  Thin heavily for size,  Bacterial spot tolerant,  Medium size fruit,  Semi-clingstone