The catalog/Species
Prunus persica
Cultivars
'Angelus'
Prunus persica
Large freestone with bright red skin over yellow background color. Mild, low-acid yellow flesh. Good shipping qualities. Ripens just after Elberta. Performs well in USDA Zone 6 and is worth a try in slightly colder climates. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Arctic Babe'
Prunus persica
From world famous Floyd Zaiger, a genetic dwarf white nectarine, the first of its kind. Reliable, self-fruitful. Ripe late May to early June in Central CA. 700 hours or less. (Zaiger)
'Arctic Glo'
Prunus persica
Exciting, sprightly-sweet, early season white-fleshed nectarine. High scoring in taste tests: nice balance of sugar and acid, very appealing flavor. Highly recommended for home orchards. Late June/ early July in Central CA. 400-500 hours. …
'Arctic Jay'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner. Very attractive, firm, freestone fruit is richly flavored, with a balance of acid and sugar. Ripens between Arctic Glo and Heavenly White white nectarines. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Arctic Queen'
Prunus persica
Delicious, super-sweet white nectarine, very similar to Arctic Rose, but ripening 3-4 weeks later (early August in Central CA). Rich flavor and nice crunchy texture when firm ripe, extremely sweet when fully ripe. High-scoring in taste tests. 600-700 …
'Arctic Rose'
Prunus persica
Delicious, super-sweet, white nectarine. Very high scoring in taste tests. Rich flavor and nice crunchy texture when firm ripe, extremely sweet when fully ripe. Harvest mid to late July in Central CA. Highly recommended for home orchards. 600-700 …
'Arctic Sprite'
Prunus persica
Medium size white flesh freestone. High flavor, with a pleasing sugar/acid balance. Harvest early to mid-August in Central CA. Heavy bearing, 5-6 ft. naturally dwarfed tree is easy to cover to protect from spring frost, easy to thin and harvest. New …
'Arctic Star'
Prunus persica
Earliest to ripen of the low acid, super-sweet white nectarines. Rave reviews in trial tastings. Beautiful dark red skin, snow white semi-freestone flesh. Ripens mid-June in Central CA, 4-5 weeks ahead of Arctic Rose. Low winter chilling requirement, …
'Atomic Red'
Prunus persica
With one of the most intense blooms we’ve ever seen on a fruiting tree, Atomic Red Fruiting & Flowering Nectarine is sure to amaze. The deep red of the double flower acts like a beacon, calling all eyes to marvel at the beauty in your yard. But …
'August Pride'
Prunus persica
Large, all-purpose yellow freestone for mild-winter climates. Sweet, aromatic, rich flavor, one of the very best. Ripens 3-4 weeks after Mid-Pride. Chilling requirement less than 300 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Babcock'
Prunus persica
Long-time favorite white-fleshed freestone. Sweet and juicy, aromatic, low in acid. High scoring in taste tests. Ripens mid-July in Central CA. Widely adapted (low chill requirement, yet not early blooming). 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Baby Crawford'
Prunus persica
The best-flavored peach, according to California Rare Fruit Growers in the Santa Clara Valley area. Small, intensely flavored yellow freestone. Golden orange skin with slight blush. Harvest late July in Central CA, about one week before Elberta. 800 …
'Belle of Georgia'
Prunus persica
Reliable, old time white peach with red blush. Firm freestone flesh tinged red. Highly flavored for fresh eating or canning. Vigorous. Resists bacterial spot. Very bud hardy. 800-850 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Bonanza'
Prunus persica
Popular yellow freestone. Large fruit is sweet, low in acid, with a mild, refreshing flavor. Mid to late June in Central CA, earlier in low desert climates. 5-6 ft. tree. Chilling requirement very low, 250 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Bonanza, high head'
Prunus persica
Popular yellow freestone. Large fruit is sweet, low in acid, with a mild, refreshing flavor. Mid to late June in Central CA, earlier in low desert climates. 5-6 ft. tree. Chilling requirement very low, 250 hours or less. Self-fruitful. High head form …
'Bonita'
Prunus persica
Medium to large yellow freestone with red blush. Sweet, subacid, very flavorful. Proven variety for So. Calif, coast or inland. Late July. Chilling requirement less than 400 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Canadian Harmony'
Prunus persica
Late-blooming, vigorous tree. Cold hardiness comparable to Redhaven. Medium to large, firm, yellow freestone with red near the pit. Skin almost entirely blushed red. Ripens just before Halehaven. Used fresh and for freezing. From Ontario, Canada. …
'Candy Sprinkles'
Prunus persica
Dark, almost burgundy colored skin opens up to a bright yellow flesh sprinkled with pink and red flecks. Balance of sweetness and sub-acidity with an underlying tropical taste. Prolific growth. Self-fruitful.
'Carnival'
Prunus persica
Very late season yellow freestone. Large red-skinned fruit ripens late September/early October in Central CA. Vigorous, productive tree. Estimated chilling requirement 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Cavalier'
Prunus persica
From Virginia. Orange-yellow skin blushed with mottled dark red. Medium size, firm, aromatic, yellow freestone fruit resistant to brown rot. Ripens mid to late July in Central CA, one week before Elberta peach. Hardy, showy blossom. 700-800 hours. …
'Champagne'
Prunus persica
Light red over cream skin, white freestone flesh. Fruits are large, sweet, low in acid with a mild, pleasing flavor. Harvest early August in Central CA. Chilling requirement: approximately 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Contender'
Prunus persica
Contender is a proven producer of high quality, all-purpose freestone peaches for cold climates. The medium to large-sized firm fruit is sweet, juicy, aromatic and very flavorful. Mostly red skin, non-browning yellow flesh. Vigorous tree, frost …
'Cresthaven'
Prunus persica
Golden yellow with a bright red blush. Freestone flesh is firm and juicy, bright yellow with red around the pit. Resists browning. Good for canning or freezing (or shipping). Vigorous, productive tree tends to over set. Above average bud hardiness, …
'Desert Dawn'
Prunus persica
Proven heavy producer of delicious nectarines for warm winter western climates. Solid red skin, juicy yellow semi-freestone, rich flavor. Mid to late May. 250 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Desert Delight'
Prunus persica
Proven producer in warm winter climates and highly recommended as an early season nectarine elsewhere. Large fruit with bright red skin, yellow flesh and delicious, rich, nectarine flavor. Harvest mid-June in Central CA. 100-200 hours. Self-fruitful. …
'Desert Gold'
Prunus persica
Very early ripening: May in Southern Calif./Arizona. Tree-ripened fruit has good flavor and sweetness for such an early variety. Yellow clingstone. Heavy bearing. 200 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Dixon'
Prunus persica
One of the earliest yellow canning clingstones, and one of the best flavored; it makes an excellent dessert peach as well. August 1st in Central CA. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Donut (Stark Saturn)'
Prunus persica
Also called Saucer or Peento peach. Unique white-fleshed fruit with a sunken center (shaped like a doughnut). Sweet, with a mild flavor described by some as almond-like. Ripens late June/early July in Central CA. Estimated chilling requirement …
'Double Delight'
Prunus persica
Sensational fruit: consistently the best flavored yellow nectarine plus magnificent, double pink flowers. Dark red-skinned, freestone fruit is sweet, with unusually rich flavor - very high scoring in taste tests. Heavy-bearing tree. Harvest early to …
'Double Jewel'
Prunus persica
Flowering/fruiting peach for home orchard and landscape. Profuse, showy, double pink flowers. Late blooming, but early harvest: late June in Central CA. Large, richly flavored, yellow freestone. Self-fruitful. 300-400 hours. (Zaiger)
'Earligrande'
Prunus persica
Medium-sized low chill peach from Gulf Coast Texas. Yellow semi-freestone. Very early ripening (May). Successful in Phoenix, AZ. and similar climates. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Earlitreat'
Prunus persica
Delicious, very early season low-chill peach having flavor and sweetness comparable to midseason varieties. Highly recommended for home orchard planting. Medium-sized, attractive red over yellow skin, yellow flesh. Very nice acid/sugar balance. Early …
'Early Amber'
Prunus persica
Full flavored, juicy, yellow semi-freestone for mild winter climates. Ripens mid-June in Central California between May Pride and Eva's Pride. 300-350 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Elberta'
Prunus persica
Famous yellow freestone. Classic, rich peach flavor: high scoring in taste tests. Use fresh, canned or cooked. Ripe late July/early August in Central CA, up to 3-4 weeks later in colder climates. 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Eldorado'
Prunus persica
Well-known Jackson & Perkins variety. Exceptionally high quality, richly flavored fruit. Yellow freestone, attractive red blushed skin. Harvest early to mid-June. 4-5 ft. tree. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Eldorado, high head'
Prunus persica
Well-known Jackson & Perkins variety. Exceptionally high quality, richly flavored fruit. Yellow freestone, attractive red blushed skin. Harvest early to mid-June. 4-5 ft. tree. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. High head form has 18" trunk.
'Elegant Lady'
Prunus persica
Well-known fresh market peach. Large, firm, yellow freestone (bright red at pit). Red over yellow skin. High fruit tasting scores: excellent flavor, balanced sugar and acid. Harvest late July in Central CA. Introduced about 1979. Chilling requirement …
'Eva's Pride'
Prunus persica
Delicious, fine flavored peach with very low chilling requirement ripens 2-3 weeks before Mid-Pride. Medium to large-sized yellow freestone - also recommended as early season peach for moderate climates - harvest 3 weeks before July Elberta. 100-200 …
'Fairtime'
Prunus persica
Fine fruit for the very late season. Very large yellow freestone with excellent flavor. Mid-September in Central CA. Early bloom. 4-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Fantasia'
Prunus persica
Popular, large, yellow freestone. Early harvest fruit is firm-ripe and tangy, later harvest is sweet with rich flavor: high scoring in taste tests. Late July/early August in Central CA. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
'Fantastic Elberta'
Prunus persica
Beautiful pink double blossoms. Large yellow freestone fruit is flavorful, firm, sweet, highest quality. All purpose: fresh/can/freeze/dry. Ripens August 1st in Central CA. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Fay Elberta'
Prunus persica
Popular yellow freestone: juicy, moderately sweet, flavorful. Fresh/can/freeze/dry. Ripens 1-2 days later than Elberta in Central CA. (August 1st), but blooms earlier. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Flamekist'
Prunus persica
High quality late season clingstone. Large, firm, red over yellow skin. Popular fresh market variety. Ripens late August/early Sept. in Central CA. 600-700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Flavorcrest'
Prunus persica
A popular California peach: yellow-fleshed freestone, harvests late June to early July. Medium to large size with firm flesh and good flavor. Skin blushed bright red over yellow. Chill requirement 600-800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Flavortop'
Prunus persica
Large, firm, yellow freestone of excellent quality. One of the highest scoring nectarines in DWN fruit tastings. One of the very best! Ripe mid-July in Central CA, between Independence and Fantasia. Large showy blossoms. 650 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Flordaking'
Prunus persica
High quality, very early season peach from Florida. Large, firm, flavorful semi-freestone, very sweet when fully ripe. Mid-May in warm winter climates. Excellent choice for So. Calif. home orchards. Chilling requirement 450 hours or less. …
'Flordaprince'
Prunus persica
From Florida, successfully grown in So. Calif./Arizona. Larger fruit than Desert Gold, more tolerant of desert heat, better flavor. Semi-freestone when fully ripe. Ripens early May in warm areas. 150 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Flory'
Prunus persica
Small to medium size fruit; white skin blushed slightly red. Sweet, white flesh. Extremely showy large, double, bright red flowers. Harvest late July. Mature tree height 5 ft. Self-fruitful. Chill req. 500 hours or less.
'Fortyniner'
Prunus persica
Large yellow freestone, similar to its parent J.H. Hale. Excellent dessert quality. Ripens late July in Central CA, one week before Fay Elberta. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Freckle Face'
Prunus persica
Intense nectarine flavor with a bit of acid to bring out the super high sugar that is so much a part of this great nectarine. Throughout its long hang time from firm to soft ripe, this nectarine's flavor will satisfy those who like firm fruit with a …
'Frost'
Prunus persica
Resistant to peach leaf curl (10-year trials at Washington State Univ.). Delicious yellow freestone. Slight red blush over greenish-yellow to yellow skin. Heavy bearing, excellent for canning or eating fresh. July ripening. Showy pink bloom in …
'Galaxy'
Prunus persica
Saucer style white-fleshed peach, similar to Stark Saturn but larger, 6 oz fruit. Cream skin, blushed red. Sweet, flavorful flesh. Developed by USDA research station in San Joaquin Valley, CA. Ripens late June. Self-fruitful. 450 hours. USDA Zones …
'Garden Delight'
Prunus persica
Large yellow freestone is sweet, delicious, refreshing. Mid-August in Central CA. Heavy bearing 5-6 ft. tree, easily covered to protect from frost. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Garden Gold'
Prunus persica
Delicious yellow freestone, ripe 2 weeks after Elberta, more vigorous than other miniatures. Later bloom, less susceptible to frost damage. Showy blossoms. 5-6 ft. tree. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Garden Sun'
Prunus persica
Yellow freestone, ripe one week after Elberta. Sweet, mild, low acid. 4-5 ft. tree. Showy blossoms. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Giant Babcock'
Prunus persica
From a cross of Babcock and July (Kim) Elberta. Large, red-skinned, white-fleshed freestone. Sweet, aromatic, very similar to Babcock. Excellent dessert quality. Harvest about one week after Babcock. 500 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Gleason Early (Lemon) Elberta'
Prunus persica
Also called Improved Elberta or Lemon Elberta. Reliable, frost hardy yellow freestone for Utah and Pacific NW. Juicy, rich flavor. Harvest 10 days before Elberta. Can/freeze/fresh. 800 hours. Self fruitful.
'Gold Dust'
Prunus persica
Best early season yellow peach: very high scores for flavor and overall appeal in Dave Wilson Nursery blind taste tests. Semi-freestone ripens mid to late June in Central CA, 2-3 weeks ahead of Redhaven. All purpose, superb for eating fresh. Not an …
'Golden Jubilee'
Prunus persica
Favorite cold country peach for canning and fresh-eating. Derived from Elberta, ripening three weeks earlier (between Redhaven and July Elberta). Medium-sized, oblong, yellow freestone (red at pit). Skin one-third blushed with mottled red. 800 hours. …
'Goldmine'
Prunus persica
Long-time favorite in California and Western Oregon. Small to medium-sized white-fleshed freestone. Aromatic, juicy and sweet. Ripe in August. 400 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Halehaven'
Prunus persica
From a cross of J.H. Hale and South Haven. Medium to large size, skin red over orange yellow. Yellow freestone flesh is juicy, sweet, low in acid, with excellent flavor. Midseason harvest, about two weeks before Elberta. Dessert/can/freeze. Winter …
'Halford'
Prunus persica
Large yellow canning cling, the leading commercial variety. Very good quality. Productive. Early September in Central CA. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Harken'
Prunus persica
From Canada, a sibling of Canadian Harmony peach. Red-skinned medium size yellow freestone is sweet and flavorful, with non-browning flesh. Ripens early midseason, a few days after Redhaven. One of highest rated peaches for Western Washington. …
'Harko'
Prunus persica
One of the highest scoring nectarines in DWN fruit tastings. Cold hardy Canadian variety has showy, large, single pink blossoms. Ripens with Redhaven Peach in early July in Central CA. Tolerant of bacterial spot and brown rot. 800 hours. …
'Harvester'
Prunus persica
Firm, highly colored freestone fruit with beautiful pink/orange/yellow flesh. Excellent quality, popular with both backyard and commercial growers. Ripens just after Redhaven, mid to late July. Requires 750 hours of chilling. Hardy in Zones 5 - 9. …
'Heavenly White'
Prunus persica
One of the highest-scoring fruits in Dave Wilson Nursery taste tests. Very large, firm, white-fleshed freestone. Superb acid/sugar balance and rich, complex flavor, a connoisseur's delight. Dull red and cream colored skin. Mid-July in Central CA. 650 …
'Honey Babe'
Prunus persica
Sweet, yellow freestone, rich peach flavor. Heavy bearing 5 ft. tree. Early to mid-July in Central California. Excellent choice for home orchard. 400 hours or less. Partly self-fruitful, sometimes shy-bearing without a pollenizer. (Zaiger)
'Honey Babe, high head'
Prunus persica
Sweet, yellow freestone, rich peach flavor. Heavy bearing 5 ft. tree. Early to mid-July in Central California. Excellent choice for home orchard. 400 hours or less. Partly self-fruitful, sometimes shy-bearing without a pollenizer. (Zaiger) High head …
'Honey Kist'
Prunus persica
Early-ripening yellow nectarine with high sugar and low acid (no tartness). Harvest begins late June in Central CA,about with Independence nectarine. (Begin picking before the fruit begins to soften, the subacid varieties have the advantage of being …
'Independence'
Prunus persica
Bright red skin, firm yellow freestone. Rich flavor, tangy and sweet, one of the best. Consistently very high-scoring in taste tests. Winter and frost hardy, very reliable producer. Early July in Central CA. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Indian Blood'
Prunus persica
Large, late season canning peach. Red skin, red flesh, rich flavor. Blooms late, sets heavy crops. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Indian Free'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner, one of the all-time highest rated fruits at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit tastings. Large freestone, firm crimson and cream colored flesh. Tart until fully ripe, then highly aromatic with a rich, distinctive flavor. Highly resistant to …
'J.H. Hale'
Prunus persica
Old variety, still one of the best. Very large, firm, superb flavor. Fresh/canned. Ripe August 1st in Central CA. Excellent frost hardiness. 800 hours. Another nectarine or peach needed to pollenize.
'John Fanick'
Prunus persica
Large, yellow peach with red blush. Yellow freestone flesh of exceptional flavor. Named for its breeder, John Fanick of San Antonio, TX. Ripens late July. Self-fruitful. 450 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
'Jolly Red Giant'
Prunus persica
Very large fruit to 3 1/2 or more if properly thinned. Freestone, delicious flavor. Skin bright orange-red over yellow. Mid-July in Central CA. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'July (Kim) Elberta'
Prunus persica
Also called Early Elberta. Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone fruit for canning, freezing, or fresh use. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
'June Gold'
Prunus persica
Large, firm, yellow-fleshed fruit is red-skinned and freestone when fully ripe. June harvest, 7-10.days before Redhaven. Long time leading fresh market peach in Texas. Frost hardy, showy blossoms. Moderate chilling requirement, about 600 hours. …
'June Pride'
Prunus persica
Intensely flavored, highly colored yellow freestone. Perhaps the best flavored peach for its season July 1st in Central CA. Excellent early peach for home orchards. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Juneglo'
Prunus persica
Delicious, full flavored early season fruit ripens late June in Central CA, 7-10 days before Independence, two weeks before Double Delight. Semi-freestone when soft-ripe. Winter and frost hardy. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Kaweah'
Prunus persica
A favored late summer peach at Dave Wilson Nursery for providing consistent high yields and large size fruit. Kaweah has a delicious true peach flavor with a good balance of sugar to acid and is an all-purpose fruit good for fresh eating, baking, …
'La Feliciana'
Prunus persica
Heavy-bearing, high quality peach from Louisiana. Firm, flavorful, yellow freestone, matures in mid-July. Resists brown rot and bacteriosis. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Late Legrand'
Prunus persica
Old favorite yellow-fleshed nectarine. Richly flavored, still one of the best. Very high taste test scores. Attractive red and yellow skin. Harvest mid to late-August in Central CA. 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Liz's Late'
Prunus persica
Sprightly sweet, intense, spicy flavor - the state of the art in fruit breeding. Late August/early September in Central CA. 600-700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Loring'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner. Superb large yellow freestone. Excellent flavor and texture, low acid. Harvests over 2-3 week period, mid to late July in Central CA. Requires little or no thinning. Excellent for home orchard. 750 hours. Self-fruitful.
'May Pride'
Prunus persica
Very early peach for warm winter climates. Ripens in May, about with Desert Gold. Delicious, sweet and tangy, semi-freestone when fully ripe. Very large for such an early peach. Large, showy pink blossoms. 150-200 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Mericrest'
Prunus persica
Very cold hardy, frost hardy, late bloom. Crops after sub-zero winters. Large, red-skinned yellow freestone with rich tangy flavor. Very high scoring in taste tests, highly recommended. Mid-July in Central CA. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Mid-Pride'
Prunus persica
Best yellow freestone for warm winter climates of So. Calif., Phoenix, Houston, S.F. Bay Area. Also recommended for Central CA for its exceptional flavor and dessert quality. Midseason. 250 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Muir'
Prunus persica
Resistant to peach leaf curl. Large yellow freestone with dense flesh and rich, sweet, distinctive flavor. Unattractive greenish yellow skin. Excellent for drying, canning and fresh use. Harvest late July in Central CA. Discovered on John Muir's …
Ruby Ruffle Patio Peach
Prunus persica 'NC Peach-6'
This pretty ornamental tree blooms with clusters of dark pink, ruffled flowers in the spring followed by burgundy foliage with unique wavy edges. Its compact size makes it an eye-catching selection for patio containers or as a focal point in the landscape. Developed by the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University.
'Necta Zee'
Prunus persica
Sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone, beautiful red skin. Mid-June to early July in central CA. Strong, vigorous tree to 6 ft. Best self-fruitful miniature nectarine. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Necta Zee, high head'
Prunus persica
Sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone, beautiful red skin. Mid-June to early July in central CA. Strong, vigorous tree to 6 ft. Best self-fruitful miniature nectarine. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) High head form has 18" trunk.
'Nectar'
Prunus persica
(Original Nectar) One of the finest white peaches. Medium to large fruit with dark pink blush over a beautiful cream to pale green background. White freestone flesh, tinged with red, is sweet with exceptional flavor and aroma. Harvest three weeks …
'Nectar Babe'
Prunus persica
Excellent quality fruit: midseason yellow freestone with sweet, rich, delicious flavor. Heavy bearing 5-6 ft. tree. 400 hours or less. Pollenized by Honey Babe or other peach or nectarine. (Zaiger)
'O'Henry'
Prunus persica
Popular fresh market yellow freestone and an excellent choice for home planting. Large, firm, full red skin, superb flavor. Ripens early to mid-August in Central CA. Good for freezing. Strong, vigorous, heavy bearing tree. 750 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Octoberfest'
Prunus persica
Late-season, medium size clingstone peach with the color and flavor of a classic midseason freestone. Firm, yellow/red skin, yellow flesh streaked red from the center. Ripens late September to mid October in Central CA. Used fresh and for freezing. …
'Orange'
Prunus persica
Large, yellow canning clingstone. Firm, juicy, distinct vinous flavor. Harvest late August in Central CA. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Panamint'
Prunus persica
Attractive red-skinned yellow freestone. Aromatic and intensely flavored with nice acid sugar balance. Dependable, long time favorite in warm winter Southern California climates. Late July/early August. 250 hours. Self-fruitful
'Peachy Keen®'
Prunus persica
Medium to large fruit, mostly red skin. Firm, tasty, yellow freestone flesh, red at the pit. Showy bloom. Ripens early July for up to three weeks. Self-fruitful. 150 chill hours. USDA Zones 7-10.
'Peregrine'
Prunus persica
Popular heirloom variety especially in the UK. White melting flesh with fine flavor under a crimson skin. Hardy, self-fruitful, peach leaf curl resistant. 600 to 700 hours.
'Pink Halo'
Prunus persica
Donut-shaped, 'saucer' peach. Light pink with red hues of lightly fuzzy skin over white and pink flesh. Bright, crisp and sweet bites. Delicious firm ripe to soft ripe. Self-fruitful.
'Pix Zee'
Prunus persica
Large fruit ripens mid to late June in Central CA, two weeks before Honey Babe. Delicious, firm, yellow freestone, beautiful red over orange skin. Vigorous to 6 ft. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Pix Zee, high head'
Prunus persica
Large fruit ripens mid to late June in Central CA, two weeks before Honey Babe. Delicious, firm, yellow freestone, beautiful red over orange skin. Vigorous to 6 ft. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger) High head form has 18" trunk.
'Polly'
Prunus persica
One of the most winter hardy peach varieties. Developed in Iowa, hardy to -20 deg F. Reliable crops of tasty, sweet, medium-sized, white-fleshed fruit. Crimson-blushed white skin. 1,000 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Pumpkin Spice'
Prunus persica
Bright orange and blushed dark red skin over yellow with hints of red marbled flesh. Intense flavor, sweet juicy peach flavor with notes of cinnamon. Medium to large sized fruit, dependable cropping tree. Self-fruitful.
'Q-1-8'
Prunus persica
Peach leaf curl resistant variety, tested at the WSU research station at Mt. Vernon, Washington. In the Dave Wilson Nursery orchards the white-fleshed, semi-freestone fruit is sweet and juicy like Babcock, with a more sprightly flavor. Harvest mid to …
'Red Baron'
Prunus persica
Flowering/fruiting. Large, juicy, firm, richly flavored yellow freestone fruit. High-scoring at DWN fruit tasting. Showy double red blossoms. Mid-July. Long-time favorite in Southern CA and Texas. Low chilling requirement, 250-300 hours. …
'Redhaven'
Prunus persica
Long one of the world's most widely planted peaches. High quality yellow freestone. Ripens early July in Central CA. Frost hardy, excellent producer. Fresh/freeze. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Redskin Elberta'
Prunus persica
Cross of Redhaven and Elberta. Excellent quality all-purpose yellow freestone. Frost hardy. Ripens August 1st in Central CA. Also called Redskin. 850 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Regina'
Prunus persica
One of the best-flavored early peaches. Red blushed yellow freestone harvests early July, same time as Redhaven. Tree ripe fruit is more intensely flavored than Redhaven. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Reliance'
Prunus persica
Late blooming. Very cold hardy/frost hardy. Sweet, flavorful yellow freestone - best choice for climates having severe cold in winter and spring. Harvest 2-3 weeks before Elberta. Showy bloom. 1000 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Rio Oso Gem'
Prunus persica
Favorite late yellow freestone. Large, sweet, rich flavor, like J.H. Hale. Fresh/freeze. Small tree. Showy bloom. Mid-August in Central CA. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Sam Houston'
Prunus persica
Texas A&M introduction from 1965. Parentage, July (Kim) Elberta x Floriberta. Medium sized yellow freestone with small pit. A favorite in drier parts of Texas. Ripens 15 days before Elberta. 500 to 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 5 to 8.
'Santa Barbara'
Prunus persica
Bud sport of Ventura peach. Large, red-blushed yellow freestone, red near pit. Reported to perform well in Central and Southern California's mild-winter coastal climates. Midseason harvest. Estimated chilling requirement 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Saturn'
Prunus persica
Flowering/fruiting. Spectacular large dark pink double blossoms. Yellow freestone fruit is large, juicy, sweet, low in acid, with a fine flavor. Mid-July in Central California. Long-time favorite in So. Calif. Low chilling requirement, 250-300 hours. …
'Sauzee King'
Prunus persica
First 'donut' style nectarine from Zaiger Hybrids. Outstanding early season variety has white flesh that is sweet and juicy. Red skin, blushed with yellow. Tree sets fruit at a young age and produces heavily. Thinning is required for large fruit …
'Sauzee Swirl'
Prunus persica
Medium size, saucer style peach with white flesh swirled red. Skin is tinted pink to dark red. Fruit is quite ornamental hanging in the tree. Harvest mid to late May. 400 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Scarlet Robe'
Prunus persica
Highly regarded yellow freestone in Houston, Texas area. Superb flavor and texture. Ripens late July in Central CA. Resists brown rot. 400 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Snack Time'
Prunus persica
Donut-shaped 'saucer' type nectarine. Smooth, light red and yellow skin breaks open to bright and crunchy yellow flesh. Intense blend of sweetness and mild acidity. Sugars up as it hangs on the tree. Sugar spots on skin give a glimpse of sweetness …
'Snow Babe'
Prunus persica
Medium size fruit ripens mid July in Central CA. Delicious, white flesh freestone, beautiful white skin, blushed red. 4 to 5 foot tree. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Snow Beauty'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner: one of the all-time highest-scoring varieties in blind fruit tastings at Dave Wilson Nursery. Low acid, high sugar, tantalizing flavor. Large, very firm, attractive red skin. Harvest early to mid-July in Central CA. Estimated …
'Snow Giant'
Prunus persica
Very large, sweet, low acid, white-fleshed fruit. Creamy white skin with attractive red blush. Fine flavor, keeps several weeks in refrigerator. Late August harvest in Central CA. 600-700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Snow King'
Prunus persica
Large, red-skinned, very firm, subacid, white-fleshed freestone. Farmer's market favorite for its appearance, sweetness and flavor. Harvest late August in Central CA, 3-4 weeks after Elberta. Showy blossoms. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Snow Queen'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner. Sweet, juicy, early season white freestone. Late June harvest in Central CA, 2-3 weeks ahead of Babcock peach. Long-time favorite in So. Calif. Low chilling requirement, 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Sol Dorado'
Prunus persica
Large yellow flesh freestone, with yellow/red skin. Wonderful acidic nectarine flavor in a true dwarf tree. Harvest end of June in Central CA. Heavy bearing tree, large for a dwarf, at least 6 feet. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Strawberry Free'
Prunus persica
Long-time favorite white freestone peach for CA. Very sweet, aromatic, juicy, with superb, delicate flavor. Early to mid-July in Central CA. Highly recommended for home orchards. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful
'Sugar Lady'
Prunus persica
White flesh freestone, A favorite at fruit stands. Sweet, mild flavor, no tartness, very firm. Beautiful dark red skin. Harvest mid-July in Central CA. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Sugar Tiger'
Prunus persica
Donut-style 'saucer' peach. Orange and yellow skin with reddish stripes that radiate from the skin into the yellow flesh. Unique visual experience and outstanding taste. Low acid, sweet and very juicy. Self-fruitful.
'Summerset'
Prunus persica
Fine late season yellow freestone, ripens approximately September 1st in Central CA. Large, sweet and flavorful. Excellent for canning, freezing or fresh use. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Suncrest'
Prunus persica
Large, very firm, fine-flavored, yellow freestone. Bright red skin over yellow. Suncrest is the peach immortalized by the book "Epitaph for a Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm", by David Mas Masumoto (1995). Harvest late July in Central CA. Frost …
'Sweet Bagel'
Prunus persica
Flat 'donut' shaped peach with yellow flesh and classic peach flavor. Tree sets heavy crops of large fruit in Central California. Moderate chill requirement, 300-400 hours. Self-fruitful.
'Tex-King'
Prunus persica
A Texas A&M introduction from 2004. Early ripening, yellow semi-clingstone fruit for Central and South Texas. Parentage includes Georgia introduction ‘Goldprince’ and NC variety ‘Hamlet’. Ripens 10 days after ‘Flordaprince’ in Central TX. Chill …
'TexStar'
Prunus persica
Large, red-blushed peach from the Texas A& M breeding program. Semi-clingstone fruit on a heavy-bearing tree. Thin fruit to prevent breakage. Ripens up to 30 days before Elberta. Self-fruitful. Chill hours 450. USDA Zones 5-9.
'Tra-Zee'
Prunus persica
Delicious late season peach. Harvest mid-August to early September in Central CA. Firm, yellow freestone with very attractive dark red skin and excellent flavor. Highly recommended. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Tropi-Berta®'
Prunus persica
Very large fruit with firm yellow flesh. Yellow skin with red blush. Ripens mid-August. Self-fruitful. 600 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
'Tropic Snow'
Prunus persica
Delicious white freestone for warm-winter climates: balanced acid and sugar, superb flavor. Harvest begins mid-June in Central CA, about three weeks before Babcock. Showy blossoms in spring. From Florida, introduced in 1988. Very low winter chilling …
'Veteran'
Prunus persica
One of the most reliable peaches for cold climates: winter hardy and late blooming. Yellow to yellow-orange skin. The richly flavored yellow flesh is freestone when fully ripe. Harvest one week before Elberta. 900 hours. Self-fruitful.
'White Heath'
Prunus persica
Medium-sized, white-fleshed canning clingstone - an old favorite. Creamy white skin. Juicy, melting, rich flavor. Late season. 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
'White Lady'
Prunus persica
Among the best of the low acid/high sugar white peaches - a farmer's market favorite. Red-skinned fruits are medium to large, very firm, freestone. Introduced in 1986. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
'Zee Diamond'
Prunus persica
Large, very firm, yellow clingstone. Very productive tree. Mid-June harvest in Central CA. Excellent flavor with a good balance of acid and sugar. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.(Zaiger)
'Zee Glo'
Prunus persica
Taste test winner. Delicious late summer fruit with classic, zesty, nectarine flavor. Superb balance of acid and sugar. Attractive, dark red skin. Harvest about two weeks after Fantasia, mid to late August in Central CA. Showy pink blossoms in …