Name: Redhaven Peach Tree (Semi-Dwarf Freestone Peach) | Restoring Eden
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Peach Tree (Red Haven)

Redhaven is the peach that made home orchards fall in love with peaches in the first place‚Äîreliable, flavorful, and deeply satisfying when picked warm from the tree.

Classic yellow peach with rich, balanced sweetness.
Freestone fruit‚Äîeasy to slice, bake, and preserve.
Productive, dependable bearer year after year.
Semi-dwarf tree with manageable size.
Self-fertile‚Äîno pollination partner required.

Description

Redhaven Peach is a true American classic and remains one of the most widely planted and trusted peach varieties for good reason. It delivers consistent crops of beautifully blushed, golden-yellow peaches with rich flavor and excellent texture.

Ripening early to mid-season, Redhaven produces firm, juicy fruit that holds its quality whether eaten fresh, sliced for desserts, or preserved for later. It‚Äôs a workhorse peach‚Äîdependable, forgiving, and rewarding for growers who want great fruit without guesswork.

Overview

Classic yellow peach with sweet, well-balanced flavor.
Freestone fruit‚Äîexcellent for fresh eating and baking.
Highly productive and widely proven across the U.S.
Early to mid-season ripening.
Self-fertile‚Äîno pollination partner required.

Growing Details

Latin Name: Prunus persica ‚ÄòRedhaven‚Äô

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

Rootstock: Citation

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5‚Äì8

Bearing Age: 1‚Äì3 years

Size at Maturity: 10‚Äì12 ft (semi-dwarf habit)

Bloom Time: Mid-spring

Ripening Time: Early to mid-July

Pollination: Self-fertile

Fruit Type: Freestone yellow peach

Pests & Diseases: Average disease resistance; benefits from good airflow, sunlight, and standard dormant care

Additional Notes

Grower‚Äôs Insight: Redhaven is often used as a benchmark when evaluating new peach varieties‚Äîits flavor, productivity, and reliability set the standard others are compared against.
Regional Insight: Exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions, where warm summers help Redhaven develop its full sweetness and classic peach character.
Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving.
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Planting & Care

At a Glance – Redhaven Peach

Sun: 1/2 day to full day of sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Water: Deep, regular watering during establishment
Tree Size: Semi-dwarf (10–14 ft)
Pollination: Self-fertile
Harvest: Early to mid-season
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5–8

Planting & Care – Redhaven Peach

Site Selection

Choose a sunny location with consistent light throughout the day to promote strong growth and high-quality fruit.
Good airflow helps keep foliage healthy and supports reliable fruit production.

Soil Preparation

Plant in well-drained soil to avoid excess moisture around the roots.
If your soil tends to stay wet, planting on a slight mound or raised area can improve drainage.

Planting Instructions

For container-grown trees, plant approximately 1 inch deeper than the nursery soil line to account for settling; for bare-root trees, position the root flare at or just above finished soil level.
Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets.
Apply a light layer of mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk.

Watering & Fertilizing

Water deeply after planting to fully soak the root zone and encourage strong root establishment.
During the first growing season, water regularly and deeply, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Once established, peaches respond best to deeper, less frequent watering rather than frequent shallow watering.
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth begins.
Avoid excessive nitrogen late in the season, which can favor leafy growth over fruit quality.

Pruning

Train Redhaven peaches to an open-center form to allow sunlight to reach the interior of the tree.
Annual pruning supports airflow, manageable size, and consistent fruit production.
Thin fruit early in the season to improve fruit size and reduce stress on branches.

Harvest & Use

Harvest when fruit is fully colored and slightly soft to the touch for best flavor.
Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving.

General Tips

Allow fruit to ripen fully on the tree to develop Redhaven’s classic sweetness and aroma.
Consistent pruning and watering help support dependable harvests year after year.