Prunus persica ‘Ruby Prince’ is an early-season peach cultivar prized for its attractive color, firm texture, and dependable productivity. ‘Ruby Prince’ produces medium to large, round fruit with a deep red blush covering much of the yellow background, giving it striking visual appeal. The flesh is yellow, firm, and semi-freestone to freestone when fully ripe. It has a sweet, rich flavor with mild acidity, making it excellent for fresh eating. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Self-Pollinating but will benefit if another fruiting peach is planted nearby. 650-750 chilling hours needed.
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
12’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: High Maintenance. Needs regular watering. Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop. Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids. Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Strawberry, Pomegranate
IMAGES: Pictures provided by Simpson Nursery TN, Ruby Prince Peach.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
