Frost® Leaf Curl Resisant Peach
Prunus persica 'Frost'
Frost® is a relatively new introduction that has been found to be highly resistant to peach leaf curl. It has medium to large sized yellow fruit. It is semi-freestone, and is good for fresh eating or drying. It ripens in mid-season.
Pricing
Height10-14 Feet
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Spread8-12 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsFrost® will set heavy crops and must be heavily thinned for good size. Prune it regularly too. 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 HistoryFrost® was discovered in western Washington in the humid areas where peach leaf curl is a problem. Although not totally immune, it is reported that its resistance increases as the trees mature.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Thin heavily for size |
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Self-fertile |
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Thin early for size |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Large fruit |
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Freestone |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very productive |
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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Canning or freezing |
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