Madison Peach

Prunus persica 'Madison'

Madison peach is a medium sized, bright red freestone fruit. This high quality fruit has slightly fibrous, firm orange-yellow flesh that is mild and rich in flavor.Tree is hardy, vigorous, frost sesistant and self-pollinating. Recommended for Northern climates. It ripens late in mid-season.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Prunus persica 'Madison' 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.

A Little History about Madison Peach Released by the Virginia Station in 1963, Madison was found to have excellent late frost tolerance and good cold hardiness, so seems to do very well in marginal peach areas.

Prunus persica 'Madison' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size	Disease Resistance • Bacterial spot tolerant	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive
Harvest Period • Mid-season	Other Attributes • Very juicy • Sweet	Site Requirements • Frost Resistant • Very hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Canning or freezing