Name: Oregon Curl Free Peach Tree – Disease-Resistant Yellow Freestone (Semi-Dwarf)
SKU: Peach Tree (Oregon Curl-Free)
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Peach Tree (Oregon Curl-Free)

A reliable, disease-resistant peach bred to thrive where Peach Leaf Curl is common. Produces sweet, flavorful yellow freestone fruit on a vigorous semi-dwarf tree.

Excellent curl resistance
Yellow freestone flesh
Semi-dwarf tree (12‚Äì15 ft)
Self-fertile

Description

Oregon Curl Free is the peach that turns ‚ÄúI can‚Äôt grow peaches here‚Äù into a real harvest. It‚Äôs known for strong resistance to Peach Leaf Curl and for producing large, sweet, juicy peaches even in climates where spring weather doesn‚Äôt always cooperate.

The fruit ripens mid-season with orange-yellow flesh and a classic, satisfying peach flavor‚Äîexcellent fresh, baked, or preserved. Oregon Curl Free is a confidence-building variety for growers who want great fruit and a tree that‚Äôs simply easier to succeed with.

Overview

Sweet, juicy peaches with classic flavor.
Semi-freestone fruit‚Äîgreat for fresh eating, baking, and preserves.
Known for strong resistance to Peach Leaf Curl.
Mid-season ripening for a dependable summer harvest.
Self-fertile‚Äîno pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ‘Oregon Curl Free’

Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil

Rootstock: Lovell

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5‚Äì9

Bearing Age: 1‚Äì3 years

Size at Maturity: 12‚Äì15 ft (semi-dwarf habit)

Bloom Time: Mid-spring

Ripening Time: Mid-August (mid-season)

Pollination: Self-fertile

Fruit Type: Semi-freestone yellow peach

Pests & Diseases: Known for strong resistance to Peach Leaf Curl; benefits from good airflow and appropriate dormant care

Additional Notes

Grower‚Äôs Insight: One reason Oregon Curl Free is so satisfying to grow is that the fruit can often be tree-ripened without getting mealy‚Äîan underrated trait for backyard harvest timing.
Regional Insight: A standout choice for the Pacific Northwest and other cool, wet-spring regions where Peach Leaf Curl pressure is high.
Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Oregon Curl Free Peach

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Water: Keep evenly moist while establishing
Tree Size: Semi-dwarf (12–15 ft)
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: Mid-season
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–9

Planting & Care – Oregon Curl Free Peach

Site Selection

Choose a warm location with good airflow to promote healthy foliage.
Ideal for growers in regions prone to Peach Leaf Curl.
Plant where the tree receives at least 1/2 day of sun for consistent fruiting.

Soil Preparation

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

Planting Instructions

Plant at the same depth it grew in the nursery container or slightly higher.
Water deeply after planting to settle the soil.
Mulch around the dripline while keeping mulch off the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and fruit development.
Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after fruit set.
Avoid late-summer nitrogen to prevent tender growth going into winter.

Pruning

Train as an open-center tree for best light penetration and fruiting.
Remove crossing or shaded interior branches during winter pruning.
Thin fruit early to improve size and reduce limb stress.

Harvest & Use

Produces sweet, firm, full-flavored yellow peaches.
Excellent for fresh eating, baking, canning, or grilling.
Allow fruit to soften slightly on the tree for maximum flavor.

General Tips

Though naturally resistant, Oregon Curl Free still benefits from good airflow and healthy soil biology.
Annual pruning improves fruit quality and keeps the tree at a manageable size.