5ft Duke of York' Peach Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old

Name: 5ft Duke of York' Peach Tree | 9L Pot | 2 Years Old
Brand: Winters Hill
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An exceptionally dependable white-fleshed peach variety, perfect for UK gardens.
Produces wonderfully fragrant peaches with a smooth, sweet, melt-in-the-mouth taste.
Grows as a compact tree on Montclare rootstock, reaching just 3m in height.
Recognised by the RHS for attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blossom.
Ready for harvesting your own delicious fruit in late summer.
Thrives in full sun, ideal for a border against a south or west-facing wall, or in a large pot.

Species: Peach
Features: Self fertile
Flowering Time: March
Harvest Time: August
Flower Colour: Pink blossom in spring
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Any well drained, fertile soil
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 2.5-4m unless pruned
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) - May require some protection from very late frosts.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Good resistance, including to Peach Leaf Curl.
Uses: Eating fresh, cooking, preserves

Planting Time: Plant your tree from November to March.
Planting Location: Choose a spot in full sun. It is best planted in a border near a south or west-facing wall, but is also suitable as a standalone tree in warmer regions or grown in a large pot.
Soil: This tree will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in some perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage. Peach trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil - if yours is poor quality, mix in some compost when planting.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For the first few months, water every other day, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should have an established enough root system to only require watering in dry spells. When watering, give a good soaking rather than little and often to encourage deep root growth.
Pruning: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your peach tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields, enhance airflow, and prevent disease.
Frost Protection: The tree is hardy (H4), but very late frosts can damage the flowers, which will reduce the yield of fruit for that year. This will not cause lasting damage to the tree.
Pest & Disease: This variety shows good resistance to the main pests and diseases for peaches, including Peach Leaf Curl. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow and removing rotting organic matter nearby. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed away with soapy water.

Product Specifications

Supplied As: 120-150cm tree in a 9L pot
Rootstock: Montclare rootstock
Eventual Height: 3m
Time to First Crop: 2 Years

Highlights

An exceptionally dependable white-fleshed peach variety, perfect for UK gardens.
Produces wonderfully fragrant peaches with a smooth, sweet, melt-in-the-mouth taste.
Grows as a compact tree on Montclare rootstock, reaching just 3m in height.
Recognised by the RHS for attracting bees and butterflies to its pretty pink blossom.
Ready for harvesting your own delicious fruit in late summer.
Thrives in full sun, ideal for a border against a south or west-facing wall, or in a large pot.

Variety Specifications

Species: Peach
Features: Self fertile
Flowering Time: March
Harvest Time: August
Flower Colour: Pink blossom in spring
Position: Full sun
Soil Type: Any well drained, fertile soil
Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 2.5-4m unless pruned
Habit: An upright tree with a bushy habit
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) - May require some protection from very late frosts.
Pest & Disease Resistance: Good resistance, including to Peach Leaf Curl.
Uses: Eating fresh, cooking, preserves

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Plant your tree from November to March.
Planting Location: Choose a spot in full sun. It is best planted in a border near a south or west-facing wall, but is also suitable as a standalone tree in warmer regions or grown in a large pot.
Soil: This tree will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils. If your soil is heavy or sandy, mix in some perlite or fine horticultural grit when planting to improve drainage. Peach trees get all the nutrients they need from the soil - if yours is poor quality, mix in some compost when planting.
Watering: Water in thoroughly when planting. For the first few months, water every other day, then reduce to twice a week until autumn. In the second year, it should have an established enough root system to only require watering in dry spells. When watering, give a good soaking rather than little and often to encourage deep root growth.
Pruning: Some pruning should be done each winter to ensure that your peach tree maintains a productive shape. This can improve yields, enhance airflow, and prevent disease.
Frost Protection: The tree is hardy (H4), but very late frosts can damage the flowers, which will reduce the yield of fruit for that year. This will not cause lasting damage to the tree.
Pest & Disease: This variety shows good resistance to the main pests and diseases for peaches, including Peach Leaf Curl. Reduce the risk of bacterial canker by pruning to improve airflow and removing rotting organic matter nearby. Aphids and caterpillars can be washed away with soapy water.