Cresthaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Cresthaven’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Requires good air circulation and well-drained soil

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late spring
• Fruit ripens in mid to late August

Size:

Height: 12 to 15 feet

Width: 12 to 15 feet

Attributes:

• Large, freestone peaches with golden-yellow skin and red blush
• Firm, sweet yellow flesh that resists browning
• Nearly fuzzless skin
• Self-pollinating
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8
• Resistant to bacterial spot
• Late blooming helps avoid spring frost damage
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, preserving, and freezing

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained, loamy soil with a neutral pH (6.0–8.0)
• Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to shape and improve air circulation
• 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