Intrepid peach trees

Intrepid peach trees for sale

Pre-order for delivery in spring 2027

• Full-size, 1-year bare-root tree $41.95

  Mature height: 16ft-24ft after 10 years
  Vigorous rootstock
  

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All about Intrepid peach trees

Intrepid is a red-skinned late-blooming peach, which is exceptionally cold-hardy.

Intrepid ripens early-to-mid season - about 10 days before Contender.

Intrepid has yellow flesh which comes cleanly away from the stone (freestone), and an average fruit size in good conditions of about 2.5".

How to grow

Intrepid's is a good choice for peach growes in cold climates - it is cold-hardy to -20F and the flower buds will also survive freezing temperatures.

In years when spring weather is warmer, it is likely that Intrepid will set too many fruitlets, and thinning will be required to maintain fruit size and flavor.

It is a high-chill variety and blooms late in the peach blossom season and should therefore avoid the worst frosts.

Advice on fruit tree pollination.

History

Intrepid was developed by North Carolina State University and released in 1990, and can be considered an improved version of Reliance with better texture and flavor.

Intrepid characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Intrepid?Average
• Is Intrepid self-fertile?Self-fertile
• What flowering group is Intrepid?4
• Is Intrepid good for pollinating others?Average
• What season do you pick Intrepid?Mid
• UsesEating fresh
• How long can you keep Intrepid in a fridge?1 week
• What is the overall disease resistance of Intrepid?Average
• What is the USDA hardiness zone for Intrepid?Zone 5 (-29C)
• Summer maximum temperaturesCool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
• What is the chill requirement of Intrepid?High-chill - 1000 hours
• Where does Intrepid originate from?United States
• When was Intrepid first introduced?1950 - 1999
• Flesh colorGolden / Yellow
• Fruit colorOrange / Red