Peach 'Red Haven'
Prunus Persica 'Redhaven'The Peach ‘Red Haven’ (Prunus persica ‘Red Haven’) is one of the most widely planted and dependable peach varieties for both commercial and home orchards. It produces medium to large, round freestone peaches with golden-yellow flesh and a brilliant red-blushed skin. Known for its smooth texture and sweet, well-balanced flavor, Red Haven peaches are perfect for eating fresh, baking, canning, and freezing.
This tree is self-pollinating and blooms early with beautiful pink flowers, which make it a striking addition to the spring landscape. Fruit ripens in mid-summer and has a firm, non-browning flesh that holds up well in storage and transport. The tree itself grows to about 12–15 feet tall and wide, and performs best in USDA Zones 5–8, with a chill hour requirement of around 800–900 hours.
Red Haven is also prized for its excellent disease resistance, productivity, and cold-hardiness, making it an ideal choice for growers in cooler climates looking for consistent yields and great fruit quality.
Care Instructions
Planting:
Select a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Space trees 15–20 feet apart. Plant in late winter or early spring in colder zones.
Watering:
Water deeply once per week. Increase during hot, dry periods and during fruit development. Avoid soggy or compacted soil.
Pruning:
Prune in late winter to maintain open canopy. Remove inward-growing or crossing branches to improve light and air circulation.
Pest Control:
Watch for peach leaf curl, aphids, and borers. Use dormant oil spray and organic treatments early in the season.
Soil Tips:
Prefers slightly acidic, loamy soil (pH 6.0–6.5). Amend with compost or aged manure and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
