Peach — Flavourcrest
Prunus persica 'Flavourcrest'
Flavourcrest Peach - Prunus persica 'Flavourcrest'
Flavourcrest is a high chill variety growing best in full sun, moist, well drained sandy to some clay soils. Has green foliage in late December and early January. Trees are deciduous and take on a vase shape.
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Fruit information
Maturity: mid season, late December into early January.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Red over yellow base skin.
Flesh colour: Yellow.
Texture: Firm.
Flavour: Juicy and very sweet.
Seed or stone: Freestone.
Chill: High chill.
Yield: productive.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Bloom period: mid Spring with fragrant pink blossoms.
Tree shape: Vase shape with correct pruning.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun.
Disease: Can suffer from powdery mildew when not enough air and light circulation. Pests are aphids, caterpillar and blight. Leaf curl is also common and needs to be treated early.
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