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Rochester Peach Tree

Name: Rochester Peach Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: RPT.JA.7.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Dual Purpose Eating & Cooking Peach Trees

Single stem tree, 120-150cm, St. Julien A (semi-vigorous), 7.5L pot

£65

£65 ~~£65~~

Available As:

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Despatched within 7-10 days

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 6-8m in 10 years

Fruit Dual purpose, Cooking and Eating

Pollination group Self fertile

Cropping period Mid season (Mid August)

Position Full sun

Description

A hardy, frost resistant peach variety, 'Rochester' produces plenty of large, tender, juicy peaches in August. The soft and creamy, sweet, melting yellow flesh is hidden beneath peachy-orange and red flushed skin. This is a freestone variety, where the stones are not attached to the flesh.

Rochester Peach tree produces pretty pink flowers in the spring which add to its appeal. Recognisd by the RHS as being excellent for pollinating insects, it is also self fertile so doesn't require another peach variety.

Prunus persica 'Rochester' originates from New York 1900.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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