Redhaven Peach
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast (2-3 ft/year)
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Georgia grown & ready to plant
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About Redhaven Peach
Redhaven Peach is one of the most widely planted peach varieties in the country, valued for ripening earlier than most other yellow freestone peaches, often the first significant home-orchard peach harvest of the Georgia summer, with attractive red-blushed skin and reliably good flavor and texture. It is self-fruitful and needs no second tree for pollination. It grows fast, 2-3 feet per year, to 12-15 feet tall when properly pruned, and, like all peaches, requires annual open-vase pruning for good light penetration, fruit size, and disease management in Georgia's humid summers. Redhaven needs adequate winter chilling hours, generally well satisfied by Zone 8a winters, though its early bloom time does carry somewhat more late-frost risk than later-blooming varieties like Contender. Its widespread popularity across the country is largely due to consistent productivity and reliable fruit quality, making it a dependable, well-proven choice for a Georgia home orchard's earliest peach harvest of the season.
🚚 Delivery available to Lawrenceville and all of Gwinnett County — see our service area for exact timing.
Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 12-15 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 12-15 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate — consistent moisture, especially during fruit development |
| Bloom Season | Early Spring flowers, Summer fruit (early-season harvest) |
| Growth Rate | Fast (2-3 ft/year) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Pet Safe | Check with a vet |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Redhaven Peach in full sun in well-drained soil; because it blooms earlier than some other peach varieties, avoid frost-pocket low spots in the yard where late spring cold settles. Prune annually in late winter to an open vase shape. Thin fruit to one every 6-8 inches for better size and quality, and monitor for peach tree borer and brown rot.
Fast Facts
- One of the most widely planted peach varieties in the U.S.
- Self-fruitful — no second tree needed
- Early-season harvest, often the first peach crop of summer
- Mature size: 12-15 ft tall when pruned
- Needs winter chilling hours and good drainage
- Early bloom carries somewhat more late-frost risk
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Redhaven Peach FAQs
When does Redhaven Peach ripen?
Redhaven Peach ripens earlier than most other yellow freestone varieties, typically producing the first significant home-orchard peach harvest of the Georgia summer season. Its early ripening makes it a popular choice for gardeners wanting peaches as soon as possible each year.
Do deer eat Redhaven Peach?
Yes, Redhaven Peach is not considered deer resistant and can be browsed by deer, especially newly planted specimens. In Gwinnett County areas with heavy deer pressure, fencing or repellent application is worth considering until the plant is well established.