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Desiree® peach trees

Prunus persica 'Desiree'

Desiree is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Self-fertility: Self-fertile
  • Flesh colour: Golden / Yellow

Desiree is a new early-season yellow-fleshed peach, with a deep peach-red skin. The peaches ripen in mid-July in PA.

Desiree peach trees for sale

  • Full-size 1-year bare-root tree $38.95
    Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years
    Vigorous rootstock
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

History

Desiree was developed by Rutgers University and released in 2006. It was originally known as NJ350.

Desiree characteristics

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilitySelf-fertile
  • Pollination group2
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Picking seasonEarly
  • UsesEating freshCulinary
  • Keeping (of fruit)1 week
  • General resistanceAverage
  • Summer maximum temperaturesWarm (25-30C / 76-85F)Hot (>30C / 86F)
  • Chill requirementHigh-chill - 850 hours
  • Country of originUnited States
  • Period of origin2000
  • Flesh colourGolden / Yellow
  • Fruit colorRed - dark

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.