Reliance Peach

Prunus persica 'Reliance'

Grandpa's Choice™ Reliance peach is a medium sized fruit that is dark red splashed over a yellow background. This freestone peach is good for canning, freezing and fresh use. The tree is vigorous, fast growing, and has showy, bright pink blossoms. It is one of the most hardy peaches and can be grown in areas where most varieties are marginal.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Prunus persica 'Reliance' 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 Reliance Peach Devoloped by Professor Meader at the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1964. Reliance has been reported to grow under some of the coldest winters, so it may be tried in Zone 4 with some chance of good luck.

Prunus persica 'Reliance' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Self-fertile	Disease Resistance • Bacterial spot tolerant	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit • Semi-clingstone	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Early summer	Other Attributes • Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ • Sweet • Very juicy • Short shelf-life	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Very hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • Canning or freezing • Good for pies