Description
Salish Summer, formally known as Q 1-8 is a peach leaf curl resistant variety, tested at the WSU research station at Mt. Vernon, Washington. This semi-freestone, white fleshed fruit is sweet and juicy like Babcock, with a sprightlier flavor. Showy pink blossoms. Q 1-8 Peach is very resistant to Peach Leaf Curl. Hardy to zone 5 fruit ripens mid-season in late July to early August. Likes full to half day sun.
Latin name: Prunus persica ‘Salish Summer’ (Peach Tree)
Site and Soil: Well-drained soil. Plant in ½ day to full sun.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years
Rootstock: Semi-dwarf
Size at Maturity: 12-15′ in height-smaller with summer pruning
Bloom time: Late winter to early spring
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating; no additional pollinator required.
Ripening Time: Late summer
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests and Diseases: Regularly inspect for common peach tree pests such as aphids, peach leaf curl, and brown rot. Implement appropriate pest control measures.
Hardiness (Temp): -10 to 0°F
USDA Zone: 6-9
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