4th of July Peach Tree
Description
Be the first on your block to enjoy homegrown peaches. This early-producing variety yields crops of medium-to-large fruit that is firm, juicy, and sweet. The aromatic yellow flesh makes it perfect for early summer cobblers and tasty snacks. Stores well. Introduced circa 1996. Semi-freestone. Ripens in late June or early July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Time | Mid |
Chill Hours | 750 - 950 |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | Late June-early July |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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Questions & Answers
I use latex paint in spray cans to coat the trunk and larger branches as high as 4 feet or more and this prevents penetration of the bark by the pest. Every winter I check for coverage and repaint as needed. You can use cheap , white latex in cans or even brush it on. I have not had peeling bark or dead branches caused by borers since doing this. This trick was suggested to me by a radio gardening call-in host and master gardener.
I have about 120 peach trees. Freestone peaches allow you to completely
remove the pit by cutting around the peach. Twist the two halves and remove
the pit from one of the halves. Semi-freestone are not as easy. The peach does tends to stick to some of the pit, but it will come out if you dig it out. Cling-stone means you cannot remove the pit freely. The peach is grown attached to the pit. Cling-stone peaches usually ripen early season. Then semi-freestone and then freestone peaches. Generally.
This is considered a semi-freestone variety.
It depends on what is available at the time of purchase. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available.
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This information can be found in the characteristics section of the product page. This variety ripens and can be harvested in Late June-early July.
That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.
You can plant new plants and trees:
1) when the ground is not frozen.
2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32ºF) and below 90ºF.
3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
These are semi freestone.
Hi Juanita, Check out the Redhaven, Cresthaven and Contender Peach. These are all late bloomers but unfortunately we do not have them in dwarf of semi-dwarf size. We only have standards available.
Customer Reviews
free of insect issues for the last year, a beautiful shaped tree! Thanks Stark Bros.Dr. R.S.
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This particular peach is the one that looked more like all that I have had experience with. My friend was wanting a peach tree and I think she will really love this one.
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