Fruit tree comparisons
| Peach trees Contender | |
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| A reliable late-blooming yellow-fleshed peach with a good flavor. | |
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Growing
| Peach trees Contender | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 5 |
| Pollinating others | Average |
Using
| Peach trees Contender | |
|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid |
| Uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-3 days |
Disease resistance
| Peach trees Contender | |
|---|---|
| General resistance | Average |
Climate
| Peach trees Contender | |
|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | High-chill |
Identification
| Peach trees Contender | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1950 - 1999 |
| Fruit color | Orange Orange flush |
| Flesh colour | Golden / Yellow |