June Gold Peach

Description

Requirements and Tolerances

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Regular watering
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 15-20′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 750-800
Heat Tolerance: Moderate

Physical Characteristics

Rootstock: Nemaguard
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May
Flower Color: Pink
Fall Color: Yellow-orange
Fruit Size: 3″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Fruit Color and Appearance Yellow with red blush

Growth and Reproduction

Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 3-4
Lifespan: 20-25 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: June
Yield & Storage: Good yield & stores well

Disease Resistance

Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Peach Leaf Curl: Moderately Resistant
Brown Rot: Moderately Resistant
Bacterial Spot: Moderately Resistant
Peach Scab: Moderately Resistant
Oriental Fruit Moth: Moderately Resistant
Peachtree Borer: Moderately Resistant