Bailey Standard Peach Rootstock

Prunus rootstock 'Bailey peach seedling'

Bailey seedling come from fruits harvested from orchards of the Bailey fruit variety. Because the Bailey variety is considered very cold hardy, the assumption is that the seedlings of the fruit are also nearly as hardy. Produces a 100% sized peach tree. Likely compatible with other stone fruits such as plum, prune, nectarine, and apricot, which often are budded onto peach seedlings.

Pricing

Bailey Standard Peach Rootstock, EACH    -    $3.99 Bailey Standard Peach Rootstock, Bundle of 10    -    $29.00

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips All peach rootstocks require well drained soils. Light sandy ones are the best, but heavier soils with clay and higher organic content will be OK if they are well drained. Peach roots do NOT tolerant standing water for any period of time. Chip or "T" budding is recommended for grafting peaches.

A Little History Grandpa is not totally convinced that "Bailey" is any more hardy than other peach seedling varieties commonly used in the industry. Most of the research he has seen doesn't seem to indicate there is a great amount of difference between the different varieties commonly used for seedling rootstock. However, it seems to have gained the reputation for greater hardiness, and Grandpa is lucky to have found a source.

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