STELLAR® - Autumnstar® Peach (USPP 14439)

Prunus persica 'STELLAR® - Autumnstar® Peach'

Autumnstar® is an excellent new addition to the Stellar® peach line that ripens late in the season in mid-September, after Rio-Osa-Gem. It is large and firm. The fruit is mostly red over a yellow background. It has good flavor and can be used for all purposes. It is a nice late peach that has great tree and bud hardiness for east of the Mississippi.

Pricing

Stellar(R) Autumnstar(R) Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, Extra Large 5/8" up caliper grade    -    $23.99

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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. Spray in the fall and winter with copper sprays to protect from leaf curl, and help control canker.

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