Sweet Cap Peach Tree (Prunus persica ‘Sweet Cap’)

Sun Needs:

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

Bloom Time:

• Early to mid-spring
• Fruit ripens in mid-summer

Size:

Height: 15 to 20 feet

Width: 15 to 20 feet

Attributes:

• Flat, freestone peaches with buttery yellow skin and a scarlet blush
• White, juicy, sweet flesh with a rich aroma
• Self-pollinating (heavier yields with a second variety nearby)
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9
• Fragrant shell-pink blossoms with coral-pink centers
• Deciduous with dark green foliage that turns yellow in fall
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, canning, and preserves

Care Tips:

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil; avoid standing water
• Water deeply and evenly when soil is dry; let soil dry slightly between waterings
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
• Prune in late winter to maintain shape and airflow
• Clean up fallen fruit to prevent mess and pests

Pest Watch:

• Susceptible to common peach pests and diseases (e.g., peach leaf curl, brown rot, aphids)
• Use dormant oil spray in late winter and monitor for signs of disease
• Netting may be needed to protect ripening fruit from birds