Quite possibly the most popular peach in the world. It is large, juicy, yet firm and very productive.
The Fruit
Fruit Free stone.
Fruit Quality Very good to excellent.
Fruit’s skin color when ripe Almost entirely red with a hint of orange.
Fruit Flavor Sweet, juicy, yet firm.
Flesh color Yellow
Fruit size Extremely large. Easily 3 1/2 inches across.
Production Very productive.
Additional information
Botanical name Prunus persica ‘Big Red’
Family Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Grafted Yes. (Inquire for specific rootstock availability.)
Ripening season August 11-20 (Georgia)
Mature Height 15-20 feet if proper pruning is achieved. Can be topped to allow tree to grow wider for easier fruit picking
Mature Width 15-20 feet.
Pollination requirements Another variety is not necessary for pollination, but fruit production will increase with a pollinator. Plant no more than 30 feet apart. If growing in rows, plant 20 feet apart in rows 20 feet apart.
Chill Hour Minimum 750. Zones 7a-9a.
