Bonanza Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Bonanza’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires a sunny, sheltered location for best fruiting

Bloom Time:

• Early to mid-spring
• Fruit ripens in mid to late June

Size:

Height: 4 to 6 feet

Width: 4 to 6 feet

Attributes:

• Medium to large, freestone peaches with yellow flesh and red-blushed skin
• Sweet, juicy flavor—great for fresh eating, baking, and preserving
• Self-pollinating
• Hardy in USDA Zones 6–9
• Compact, bushy growth habit ideal for containers
• Fragrant pink blossoms and glossy green foliage
• Begins fruiting in 3–4 years

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, fertile soil (pH 6.0–7.0)
• Water regularly—about 2 inches per week, especially in containers
• Fertilize annually in early spring with a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and airflow
• Thin fruit in early summer to improve size and reduce limb stress

Pest Watch:

• Monitor for aphids, mites, mealybugs, and peach tree borers
• Watch for diseases like peach leaf curl, brown rot, and peach scab
• Use dormant oil spray in late winter and maintain good sanitation