Description

If you’ve ever had premium-quality, canned peaches that are very expensive, or strained peach baby food, chances are good you’ve tasted Babygold 5! The most popular clingstone peach for commercial food processors, Babygold 5 is our choice for delicious canned spiced peaches! Good sized fruit with yellow flesh, with slight reddening at times around the pit. Tree is a vigorous, upright grower. If you want to can or freeze peaches for year ‘round enjoyment, Babygold 5 is the variety for you! Ripens in August.

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Characteristics

Bloom Color Pink
Chill Hours 850
Fruit Color Yellow
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Pollination Self-Pollinating
Ripens/Harvest August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained - Average Moistness
Soil pH Level 6.0 - 7.0
Texture Firm
Years to Bear 2 - 4
Zone Range 5 - 8

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety is self pollinating.

In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!

Related Assortments

Available in this money-saving assortment

We bundle many of our popular products in assortments with other items that compliment each other. Plus, when you purchase an assortment, you save money compared to buying each item individually!

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

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