A beautiful, heavy bearing, consistent producer of late season peaches. Cresthaven has proven itself since its introduction in 1963 to be one of the best mid to late season peaches available.
The Fruit
Fruit Free stone. Very juicy yet firm fleshed.
Fruit Quality Excellent.
Fruit’s skin color when ripe Highly colored yellow to red with red blushes.
Fruit Flavor Sweet with the normal acid tang that is characteristic of peaches.
Flesh color Yellow.
Fruit size Medium to Large.
Production Excellent and a heavy, consistent bearer.
Additional information
Botanical name Prunus persica ‘Cresthaven’
Family Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Grafted Yes. (Inquire for specific rootstock availability.)
Ripening season July 11-20 (Georgia)
Mature Height 15-18 feet if proper pruning is achieved.
Mature Width 12-18 feet.
Pollination requirements Another variety is necessary for pollination. Plant no more than 30 feet apart. If growing in rows, plant 20 feet apart in rows 20 feet apart.
Chill Hour Minimum 850. Zones 7a-8b.
