Redhaven Peach Tree

Redhaven is the blue-ribbon all-purpose peach — the variety that home orchardists consistently return to for its combination of heavy production, exceptional flavor, disease resistance, and the kind of reliable July performance that has made it one of the most trusted and widely planted peach varieties in North America. Originating from South Haven, Michigan in 1930 and introduced commercially in 1940, it has more than 80 years of proven home orchard performance behind it. Fragrant pink blooms in spring, medium-sized freestone peaches with almost fuzzless skin over firm, creamy-textured, sweet yellow flesh in late July — outstanding for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. A Stark Pick. Organic options available.

Blue-Ribbon All-Purpose — Fresh, Canned, or Frozen

Redhaven earns the “all-purpose” designation genuinely. The firm, creamy-textured yellow flesh holds its structure beautifully through the canning and freezing process — delivering clean, attractive slices that look as good in the jar as they taste coming out of the freezer in February. For fresh eating right off the tree in late July, the sweet flavor and almost fuzzless skin make it one of the most enjoyable fresh peach experiences available. A single late-July harvest window serves every use simultaneously.

South Haven, Michigan, 1930 — Over 80 Years of Proven Performance

Redhaven’s track record is one of the most documented in home orchard history. Developed in South Haven, Michigan in 1930 and introduced commercially a decade later, it has been planted, tested, and praised by home orchardists across the country for over eight decades. When a variety maintains that kind of longevity in home orchards, it has genuinely earned its reputation through consistent performance across every climate, soil type, and growing condition in Zones 5–8.

Disease Resistant to Leaf Spot — Thinning Recommended

Redhaven’s natural resistance to leaf spot reduces one of the most common peach disease concerns, supporting cleaner foliage and more consistent fruit quality through the growing season. The tree’s vigorous, heavy-bearing habit is one of its great strengths — and it benefits significantly from regular fruit thinning to one fruit every 6–8 inches to allow remaining fruit to develop to full size and peak quality. Don’t skip this step — it’s the difference between good peaches and exceptional ones.

Why Growers Choose Redhaven

• Blue-ribbon all-purpose peach — outstanding for fresh eating, canning, and freezing
• South Haven, Michigan, 1930 — over 80 years of proven home orchard performance
• Almost fuzzless skin — easy, enjoyable fresh eating straight off the tree
• Firm, creamy yellow freestone flesh — clean separation and excellent kitchen versatility
• Disease resistant to leaf spot — cleaner foliage with less management
• A Stark Pick — consistently recommended by our growing experts
• Organic options available — for growers who want a certified organic tree