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Peach 'Blushingstar'

7-Gallon, Dwarf

Height: 8-10 feet tall.
Spread: 8-10 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus persica 'Blushingstar'

Description:
A premium white-fleshed freestone peach variety prized for its exceptional sweetness, smooth texture, and stunning red-blushed skin. 'Blushingstar' produces medium to large peaches with a creamy white interior and a rich, aromatic flavor. This highly productive tree is cold-hardy, disease-resistant, and an excellent choice for home orchards.

Edible Qualities:
Peach 'Blushingstar' is known for its ultra-sweet, firm flesh with low acidity, making it one of the finest white peaches for fresh eating. It maintains its texture well after harvest and is highly resistant to browning.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Canning
- Preserves
- Smoothies

Features & Attributes:
Peach 'Blushingstar' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, with a profusion of fragrant pink blossoms in early spring that attract pollinators. Its medium to large peaches ripen in mid to late summer, developing a beautiful red blush over creamy yellow skin.

This is a deciduous tree with a naturally compact and spreading growth habit. It is highly resistant to bacterial spot and other common peach diseases, making it a low-maintenance choice for home growers.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Peach 'Blushingstar' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping
- Home Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Peach 'Blushingstar' will grow to be about 8-10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8-10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 20-25 years.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, requiring no pollinator, but benefits from consistent watering, particularly during fruit development. Annual pruning enhances airflow, maintains shape, and maximizes fruit production. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Mid to Late Season Ripening
- Self-Fertile
- Disease Resistant
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms
- High-Yielding