Stark® Sensation™ Miniature Peach Tree
Description
Full-size peaches from a miniature tree! Grow big, sweet peaches for eating fresh, canning, freezing or baking. Fruit has a red-blushed skin over tender yellow flesh. Plant tree in an 18- to 24-inch container or a small sunny space in your yard. In colder zones, provide winter protection (e.g. bring containers indoors; mulching over roots). Originates from LeGrand, California in 1975, introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1980s. Cold-hardy. Freestone. Ripens in mid July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Mid 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
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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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. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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