July Prince ripens over a period of time, allowing for an extended harvest, unlike most peaches. It produces an abundance of fruit that must be thinned while fruits are still young so that its branches do not break. It has exhibited more frost damage resistance than other varieties.
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The Fruit
Fruit Free stone. Very sweet, juicy, and melting.
Fruit Quality Excellent.
Fruit’s skin color when ripe Bright red (about 80%) with yellow base.
Fruit Flavor Excellent.
Flesh color Yellow.
Fruit size Very large.
Production Consistent, heavy producer.
Additional information
Botanical name Prunus persica ‘Julyprince’
Family Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Grafted Yes. (Inquire for specific rootstock availability.)
Ripening season July 11-20 (Georgia)
Mature Height 14-18 feet if proper pruning is achieved
Mature Width 14-16 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 5a-8b.
