Frost Peach [semi-dwarf rootstock]

Scientific Name: Prunus persica 'Frost'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Frost Peach [semi-dwarf rootstock] plant details

Frost Peach [semi-dwarf rootstock] is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge followed by blue and red fruit. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Frost Peach [semi-dwarf rootstock]

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Frost Peach [semi-dwarf rootstock]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prunus persica ‘Frost’ is among the best peach cultivars for coastal BC as well as colder regions as it is more resistant to leaf curl and is hardy to zone 5. The fragrant, pink, self-fertile flowers also bloom later than other cultivars helping to avoid damage from late frosts. The tasty, juicy fruit are freestone. In cool summer regions like coastal BC, plant in hot sunny spots with excellent air circulation that will approximate, as closely as possible, the optimum conditions of the Okanagan.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Luscious peaches can be grown in colder winter areas with this fabulous cold hardy peach. Delicious, freestone fruit is yellow-green with a soft red blush. Excellent quality fruit is borne abundantly and is good for eating fresh or canning. Ornamental as well with is showy pink spring blooms which appear late winter and early spring before the leaves emerge. This very vigorous 8-15' tree will require some pruning and thinning for best quality fruit. More tolerant of wet soils and more resistant to peach leaf curl than others. A marvelous find for the home orchard; self-fertile. S/M