Catherina Peach Tree
Description
Bright and bold! This peach is a glowing exception to “redder is better” and shines on taste: juicy, sub-acid, and sweet. Tree is moderately vigorous with a spreading branch structure; easy to harvest. Bears consistent crops of round, firm, medium-to-large fruit with an orange-yellow flesh. Enjoy fresh or use for processing. Introduced in New Brunswick, New Jersey circa 1961. Clingstone. Ripens in mid-August. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Mid |
| Chill Hours | 850 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm And 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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