It takes more than just bees for pollination!
Grandpa explains the "birds and bees" of fruit pollination.
Cresthaven Peach

Cresthaven Peach

Prunus persica 'Cresthaven'

The Cresthaven peach is a firm, yellow to red highly colored variety for late season. The fruit is yellow-fleshed, freestone, and shows considerable red around the pit. This is a vigorous, productive tree that has fair tolerance to bacterial spot. Good for canning and freezing. While many varieties have better color than Cresthaven, its flavor is one of the best and many people raise it still for farm markets.

Pricing


Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

8-12 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

All of the "Haven" peaches were bred in Michigan by the famous Dr. Stanley Johnston, who Grandpa knew and respected. Grandpa said that if it hadn't been for Stanley, he probably never would have raised as many peaches as he did. Grandpa always considered himself a "peach" grower, rather than an "apple" grower.

Characteristics & Attributes

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