Champion White Peach Tree
Description
Reliable, vigorous tree yields large sweet fruit. Just about the best white peach for home use. Fruit’s fine flavor and texture are suitable for fresh-eating, canning, and freezing. Discovered in Illinois in 1880. Freestone. Ripens in mid-August. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Pink, White |
Chill Hours | 1000 |
Fruit Color | Red |
Fruit Size | Large |
Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
Ripens/Harvest | August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 6.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Firm, Juicy |
Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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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
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
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