My Edibles: Peach Trees

Peach - Florda prince (Grafted) ^5/10

Height 6 Feet

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

Peach - Tropic Snow (Grafted) ^6/10

Comments: -

 It is quite vigerous although this has been curtailed with storms removing branches. They have really kicked into gear for 'spring' (July) and is blossoming and budding like a champ. No signs of infection - but a few leaves indicate that the risk is still very much there. It appears that leaf curl can occur after leaves emerge. I'll definitely spray next year.

Flowers and leaves emerged in late July 2010. Alas fruit-fly struck and much of the fruit was lost. Next year I'm getting nasty and using chemicals!

These guys really struggled with the Perth summer in 2011. They seem to be getting hit by every pest and disease possible as they are clearly weakened. Leaves are pale in colour despite addition of water and balanced fertiliser.

Leaves were removed in June 2011 to encourage dormancy. The plants clearly need a break. Additional feed and TLC will be required next summer.

Jan 2012 - Most of the fruitletts were removed to reduce the stress on the plant for this summer. Plants haven't had much disease - but clearly are not enjoying being planted near the driveway. At over 3 m high now they are too large to transplant and have been mulched with pine bark to assist - but they are not ideal for the climate. Tasty fruit that was allowed to remain.

May 2012 - leaves removed by hand. Heavy pruning (this may reduce fruit, but will improve shape)

Planted: 2009

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 4

First Fruited: 3 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pruned By: 30% in Autumn and Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pest Control:

hand removal of any nasty bugs or infected leaves. Natural predators also assist. The tree is pruned so that no branches or leaves are less than 1m from the ground - this seems to have prevented re-infection of leaf-curl

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Peach - Can\'t remember (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

UPDATE: Is simply called "Tropical Peach"

Growing really well. Had a few bits of fruit on it straight from the nursery, and actually tasted quite good. Looking forward to grafting all sorts of bizarreness (almond etc) onto it at some point :)

It gets a bit neglected up there, but still going quite well

UPDATE: This is COVERED with fruit, just bursting :) Can't wait to see how they taste

Fruiting Months July, August, September

Planted: 2010

Height 2.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 0.5 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Organic Status:Organic

Peach - Tropic Snow

Growing: In the Ground

Prunus - Flowering Peach (Low Chill) (Grafted)

Comments: -

Had it potted last year and kept in greenhouse (unheated) for the winter.  Planted it in the ground 3/28/2012 and hope to see it take off soon.

Planted: 2012

Height 5 Feet

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Kelp

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Nothing so far

Peach Red Baron Full Size (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Fruit is the best I have had and flowers are awesome.

Fruiting Months April, May, June, July

Height 5 Feet

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 4 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: In ground spike/ Miracle Gro

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Spring

Pest Control:

Hand controlled and sometimes a dust or spray. Spectraicde. Have not had to deal with any sickness yet but I am ready.

Organic Status:Pesticides Used

Peach - Aztec Gold (Seedling) ^10/10

Comments: -

Beautiful taste

Planted: 2012

Height 0.3 metres

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pollination: No

Dwarf Peach - Standard ^10/10

Comments: -

1 meter tall Growing well Newcastle Area

Clay soil mulched raised with good topsoil north facing daily watering

Planted: 2011

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Angel Peach - Subtropical

Comments: -

Prolific delicious fruit in its first year, and a nice looking plant. Needs vigilant bagging against fruit fly.

Planted: 2010

Pollination: Self Pollination

Dwarf Peach ^1/10

Dwarf Peach

Trixzie \'Pixzee\' Peach

Comments: -

Unfortunately I planted this tree in a sheltered position which seems to prevent the fruit from becoming nice and sweet. Fruit size and color is good though.

Tree is now above the fence line and the fruit is much sweeter. 

The two bigest problems I have is leaf curl (which can be controlled by spraying at the right time), and earwigs which chew the skin of the developing fruit.

Fruiting Months January and February

Planted: 2001

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Peach - Tropic Beauty

Dwarf Peach - Standard

Peach - Elberta

Angel Peach - Subtropical (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

One of the best tasting peaches, and it grows well and fruits well in Brisbane!

Have had 2 dozen fruits spring 2011

Fruiting Months September, October, November

Planted: 2010

Height 1.7 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Fruit Harvest: 25 Fruit Per Year

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Organic Link

When I Fertilise: Winter and Spring

Peach - Florda prince (Seedling)

Comments: - First one died so bought a new one which is going very well. Nice and healthy, no fruit until next year as I've missed the opportunity this summer!

Planted: 2011

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic

Peach - Aztec Gold (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

Bought this 2 years ago as root stock from a nursery and planted in a pot.  Still in a pot and doing ok.  In winter I will transfer to ground.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting and Winter

Peach - Red Noonan (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

Got this from a nursery two years ago as root stock.  It's planted in pot. Haven't gotten around to planting it in the ground yet.  It's doing ok.

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting, Yearly, Spring

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Dwarf Peach (Seedling)

Comments: -

I had it in a pot for 3 years and two years ago I planted it in my front garden bed, which is west facing with plenty of sun.  It is thriving.  I have fruit this year.

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Pollination: Self Pollination

Peach - Tropic Snow

Dwarf Peach - Sunset Backyard Beauty (Grafted) ^5/10

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Cross Pollination

Cross Pollinator Variety: Sunset Nectarine

Dwarf Peach

Peach - Red Noonan

Dwarf Peach ^6/10

Comments: -

Looking forward to some yummy peaches one day
Have to say...update is that this is growing but VERY SLOWLY

Height 35 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

 Organic Life

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question:

Bit slow growing I have noticed...

Cling-stone Yellow Peach

Comments: -

Planted June 2009.

This peach tree was transplanted from my friend's garden. It is about 2YO when moved but it transplanted extremely well and bore flowers and fruit the first year on our property. The peaches are yellow clingstone and I have no idea what variety it is. They are crunchy and sweet and the favourite tree of my husband who has no interest in gardening.

Fruiting Months October, November, December

Planted: 2009

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: No

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Blood

When I Fertilise: Winter

Pest Control: Lime Sulfur before bud swell but it still got a fair bit of leaf curl. Will do twice a year of lime sulfur.

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Question: If I want to control the size of this tree, should I trim it in spring/summer so that I allow it to have time to grow new shoots before it goes dormant in winter? If I trim it only in winter, wont I lose a season of crops??? 

Dwarf Peach

Dwarf Peach (Grafted) ^10/10

Comments: -

has about 8 fruit set & only been in about a month

Height 0.5 metres

Growing: In a Pot

First Fruited: 1 Months from Purchase in Pot

Water Given in: Spring

Pruned By: 10% in After Fruiting

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Dynamic Lifter, Seasol

When I Fertilise: When Fruiting

Pest Control:

none yet

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Peach - Tropic Snow

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Peach - Elberta (Grafted)

Comments: -

New

Planted: 2010

Height 2 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination