Prunus, Peach 'Reliance'
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Temporarily Out of Stock- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
One of the hardiest peaches, the freestone fruit is soft and juicy with bright yellow flesh.
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Details
Reliance Peach | Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Height: 10 feet
Spread: 20 feet
Sunlight: full sun
Hardiness Zone: 5a
Other Names: Common Peach
Brand: Gertens
Description:
Considered by many to be the hardiest peach variety, this ornamental tree produces juicy yellow peaches in mid-summer and showy pink flowers in spring, spreading habit; susceptible to late spring freezes and disease, needs full sun and well-drained soil
Edible Qualities
Reliance Peach is a large shrub that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces large yellow round fruit (technically 'drupes') with a red blush and yellow flesh which are usually ready for picking in mid summer. Note that the fruits have hard inedible pits inside which must be removed before eating or processing. The fruits have a sweet taste and a juicy texture.
The fruit are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Preserves
- Canning
Features & Attributes
Reliance Peach is clothed in stunning clusters of fragrant pink flowers along the branches in early spring, which emerge from distinctive rose flower buds before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The narrow leaves turn yellow in fall. The fruits are showy yellow drupes with a red blush, which are carried in abundance in mid summer. The fruit can be messy if allowed to drop on the lawn or walkways, and may require occasional clean-up.
This is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Messy
- Insects
- Disease
Aside from its primary use as an edible, Reliance Peach is sutiable for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
Planting & Growing
Reliance Peach will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. While it is considered to be somewhat self-pollinating, it tends to set heavier quantities of fruit with a different variety of the same species growing nearby.
This shrub is typically grown in a designated area of the yard because of its mature size and spread. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
More Information
Available for Pre-Order | No |
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Tree Type | Fruit |
Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Common Family Name | Peach |