SummerFest(TM) upright-type peach ripens later in the season in mid- to late September.  The fruit is large, uniform and very firm with excellent color. SummerFest is known for its very upright habit, making it very suitable for small locations.  It is very vigorous.  It is resistant to bacterial spot.

Developed by Dr. Ralph Scorza at the USDA Station in Kearneysville, West Virginia and is one of the newer upright-type peach cultivars.

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

6-8

Zone

6-8

Color

Bright red

Categories

Peach/Nectarine---Unique Types, 

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