Messina(R) is a very large, freestone peach that is very firm and of excellent fruit quality.  It is highly colored.  the tree is vigorous and resistant to bacterial spot.  It has proven to perform well in the mid-Atlantic peach regions, and is being trialed in Michigan.  

Messina(R) is a newer introduction from the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University.

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

6-8

Color

Orangish-red

Categories

Peach Varieties, 

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