Canandian Harmony Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Canadian Harmony’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and warm conditions for best fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Fruit ripens mid to late summer (1–2 weeks after Redhaven)

Size:

Height: 10 to 16 feet (semi-dwarf). Up to 25 feet (standard form).

Width: 10 to 16 feet

Attributes:

• Large, freestone peaches with golden skin and red blush
• Firm, sweet yellow flesh with low fuzz
• Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and baking
• Self-pollinating
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8
• Attractive pink blossoms in spring
• Vigorous and productive with good disease resistance

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Water regularly, especially during dry spells and fruit development
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and encourage new growth
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and prevent limb breakage

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for peach leaf curl, brown rot, and peach tree borers
• Use dormant oil spray in late winter to reduce pest pressure
• Netting may be needed to protect ripening fruit from birds