Prunus persica 'Dixie Red' ~ Dixie Red Peach

Prunus persica 'Dixie Red' ~ Dixie Red PeachDixie Red Peach is a sturdy deciduous tree primarily grown for its fruit. The fragrant pink flowers bloom in late spring attracting butterflies. Very large sweet freestone peaches with a red flushed skin ripens in late September. Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well drained soils. Dixie Red is a self pollinator but sets fruit better with another cultivar. Type: Tree Origins: Northwest China Height: 12 15 Spread: 10 15' Spacing: 12 USDA

Dixie Red Peach is a sturdy deciduous tree primarily grown for its fruit.  The  fragrant pink flowers bloom in late spring attracting butterflies.  Very large sweet freestone peaches with a red flushed skin ripens in late September.  Grows best in full sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Dixie Red is a self pollinator but sets fruit better with another cultivar.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  High Maintenance. Needs regular watering.  Peaches have a lot of pest and disease issues and need regular spraying to ensure good crop.  Potential pests include tree borer, fruit moth, root nematodes, and aphids.   Late spring frosts can severely damage flower buds.  Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Ponds and Streams, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Rosemary, Strawberry, Pomegranate 

IMAGE: INRA DIST from France, Peche de Vigne Cl J Weber03 (23048226283), CC BY 2.0

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