Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Redhaven Peach Tree
Redhaven Peach Tree
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Prunus persica 'Red Haven'
Choose Redhaven Peach if you want a productive backyard peach that handles northern winters better than many peaches. The tradeoff: peaches need pruning, spray planning, and a sunny, open site to crop well.
Buy This If
- You want a cold-hardy peach.
- You will prune yearly.
- You have sun and airflow.
Skip This If
- You cannot manage insects and disease.
- The site stays wet after rain.
- You need fruit without pruning.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It gives spring bloom and a fruiting canopy, but the main reason to plant it is harvest, not formal structure. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It establishes and fills in at a good pace when sited in sun with steady moisture. |
| Maintenance | C | Plan on annual pruning, fruit thinning, and watching for common peach pest and disease issues. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Deer may browse young growth, so protect trunks and low branches where deer pressure is active. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It can work in a roomy backyard, but it is not the right fruit tree for tight foundation beds. |
| Screening Value | D | It drops leaves and needs airflow, so do not use it as a privacy screen. |
Compare It To
Cortland Apple Tree
Choose Redhaven Peach for fresh summer peaches; choose Cortland Apple Tree if you want easier storage, baking apples, and a more forgiving backyard fruit crop.
Bartlett Pear Tree
Choose Redhaven Peach if peach flavor is the goal; choose Bartlett Pear Tree if you want a tree that usually needs less intensive pruning and pest attention.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Redhaven to homeowners who want peaches and accept the maintenance. Give it the sunniest, airiest fruit-tree spot, not a low wet area, and plan pruning before it gets overgrown.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 15 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 12.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 13.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, spreading |
Customers Usually Ask
Does Redhaven need another peach nearby?
No, it is self-fruitful, though strong pollinator activity helps fruit set.
When does it ripen?
Mid-season, with exact timing shifting by weather and site.
Can I grow it without spraying?
Possibly, but expect blemished fruit and some losses without monitoring.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-23007
