Name: Sweet Bagel Donut Peach Tree – Sweet Flat Peach (Semi-Dwarf)
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Donut Peach (Sweet Bagel)

A mild, sweet donut peach with low-acid white flesh and tender texture. Sweet Bagel produces easy-to-eat fruit on a compact semi-dwarf tree.

Flat “donut” peach
Mild, sweet white flesh
Compact semi-dwarf tree (10–12 ft)
Self-fertile

Description

Sweet Bagel Donut Peach lives up to its name. Mild, sweet, and incredibly approachable, this flat “donut” peach produces tender yellow flesh with low acidity and a gentle, dessert-like flavor that appeals to just about everyone.

The fruit is soft, aromatic, and easy to eat out of hand, making it an excellent choice for fresh snacking and family gardens. Sweet Bagel ripens evenly and produces attractive, saucer-shaped peaches that are as fun to harvest as they are to eat. The tree stays compact and manageable, fitting comfortably into home orchards where space matters.

Overview

Classic donut peach with mild, sweet flavor.
Tender yellow flesh with low acidity.
Easy-to-eat fruit perfect for fresh snacking.
Compact semi-dwarf tree well suited to home orchards.
Self-fertile—no pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ‘Sweet Bagel’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Citation
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: 10–12 ft (compact semi-dwarf habit)
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Ripening Time: Mid-season
Pollination: Self-fertile
Fruit Type: Freestone donut peach
Pests & Diseases: Peaches can be prone to Peach Leaf Curl in cool, wet-spring climates; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care

Additional Notes

Grower’s Insight: Sweet Bagel was one of the first widely grown yellow-fleshed donut peaches, offering a gentler, less tangy flavor than traditional yellow peaches while keeping their classic richness.
An excellent introduction to donut peaches for first-time growers.
Great fresh-eating peach with broad family appeal.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Sweet Bagel Donut Peach

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment
Tree Size: Compact semi-dwarf (10–12 ft)
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: Mid-season
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6–9

Planting & Care – Sweet Bagel Peach

Site Selection

Choose a sunny location with good airflow.
Avoid low areas where spring moisture lingers.

Soil Preparation

Prefers well-drained soil with moderate organic matter.
Raised beds or mounded planting help in heavier soils.

Planting Instructions

Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
Water deeply after planting.
Mulch lightly, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Water regularly during the first two seasons.
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Avoid excess nitrogen late in the season.

Pruning

Train to an open-center form for best light and fruit quality.
Annual pruning keeps the tree compact and productive.
Thin fruit early to improve size and reduce limb stress.

Harvest & Use

Harvest when fruit softens slightly and releases easily.
Perfect for fresh eating, kids’ snacks, and summer desserts.

General Tips

Flat peaches bruise more easily—handle gently at harvest.
Good airflow supports long-term tree health.

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