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.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus persica 'Cresthaven' 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 Cresthaven Peach 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.

Prunus persica 'Cresthaven' Characteristics & Attributes

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