Stark® Elberta Queen™ Peach Tree
Description
A sweet treat, perfect for preserving. This tree produces delightfully sweet and firm peaches – larger than regular Elbertas. Productive variety bears fruit for eating fresh and yields enough for canning and freezing so you can enjoy them all year. Introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1925. Freestone. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Chill Hours | 800 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | August |
| 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 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. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
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
Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
