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.
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.
Why Grow Your Own Edible Plants?
Fresh, Homegrown Flavor: Harvest fruits, berries, and herbs at peak ripeness—far fresher than store-bought options.
Functional & Beautiful: Many edible plants offer attractive blooms, foliage, and structure while producing food.
Long-Term Yield: Fruit trees and berry shrubs provide reliable harvests year after year once established.
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Jonathan Berenson
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
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Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
Northern Spicebush
Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
Wichita Blue Juniper
Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.