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GlowingStar Peach

STELLAR® - Glowingstar® Peach

Prunus persica 'STELLAR® - Glowingstar®'

Glowingstar® is a completely freestone peach with a glowing, 80% dark red over yellow skin. This peach matures duing Cresthaven season and is firm with yellow, non-browning flesh. The tree is vigorous and resistant to bacterial spot.

Pricing


Height

10-15 Feet

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Spread

10-15 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Almost all peaches are self-fertile and require no pollinators. They will set heavy crops on single trees, which need heavy and aggressive thinning early in the season for best fruit size. Maintain good vigor in peaches by pruning every year, and fertilizing moderately. Aim for 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Fertilize early in the season, so that growth is well hardened off before fall and winter cold weather.

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A Little History

Grandpa was good friends with the breeder of all the Stellar® peaches, who was one of the most prominent peach growers in Michigan. All the Stellar® varieties have "star" in their name for a reason. They are very hardy and beautiful peaches.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
Early blooming
Self-fertile
Thin early for size
Disease Resistance
Bacterial spot tolerant
Fruit Characteristics
Large fruit
Freestone
Growth Rate/Habit
Average vigor
Early to bear
Very productive
Harvest Period
Mid-season
Other Attributes
Aromatic
Very sweet
Keeps well
Site Requirements
Full Sun
Skill Required
Easy to grow
Uses
Good for pies
Canning or freezing
High dessert quality
Cooking or baking