Prunus persica ‘July Prince’ is a mid-season peach cultivar valued for its large, firm fruit and excellent flavor. Produces large to very large, round fruit with a bright red blush over a yellow background, giving it strong visual appeal. The flesh is yellow, firm, and freestone when fully ripe, making it easy to slice and ideal for fresh eating. Its flavor is sweet with mild acidity, offering a well-balanced, classic peach taste. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Self-Pollinating but will benefit if another fruiting peach is planted nearby. 800 chilling hours needed.
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Origins: |
Northwest China |
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Height: |
15’ - 25’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 15' |
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Spacing: |
12’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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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, July Prince Peach.
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
