Peach Tree (Red Haven)

Description Redhaven Peach is a true American classic and remains one of the most widely planted and trusted peach varieties for good reason. It delivers consistent crops of beautifully blushed, golden-yellow peaches with rich flavor and excellent texture. Ripening early to mid-season, Redhaven produces firm, juicy fruit that holds its quality whether eaten fresh, sliced for desserts, or preserved for later. It’s a workhorse peach—dependable, forgiving, and rewarding for growers who want great fruit without guesswork. Overview Classic yellow peach with sweet, well-balanced flavor. Freestone fruit—excellent for fresh eating and baking. Highly productive and widely proven across the U. S. Early to mid-season ripening. Self-fertile—no pollination partner required. Growing Details Latin Name: Prunus persica ’Redhaven’Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soilRootstock: CitationHardiness: USDA Zone 5–8Bearing Age: 1–3 yearsSize at Maturity: 10–12 ft (semi-dwarf habit)Bloom Time: Mid-springRipening Time: Early to mid-JulyPollination: Self-fertileFruit Type: Freestone yellow peachPests & Diseases: Average disease resistance; benefits from good airflow, sunlight, and standard dormant care Additional Notes Grower’s Insight: Redhaven is often used as a benchmark when evaluating new peach varieties—its flavor, productivity, and reliability set the standard others are compared against. Regional Insight: Exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern regions, where warm summers help Redhaven develop its full sweetness and classic peach character. Excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving. Explore more peaches and nectarines in our collection: Peach & Nectarine Trees