Indian Blood Cling Peach
Prunus persica 'Indian Blood Cling'

Height: 12 to 16 feet
Spread: 12 to 16 feet
Sunlight: Full sun
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Description:
An heirloom clingstone peach producing large fruit with deep crimson skin and richly red flesh. This historic variety dates back to 17th century France and was later grown widely in early America. When fully ripe, the fruit develops a distinctive tart-sweet flavor and is especially prized for pickling, fresh eating, pies, and preserves. The tree is a dependable, high-yielding producer with strong ornamental and culinary appeal.

Edible Qualities:
Indian Blood Cling Peach produces large, round clingstone fruit with dark red flesh and bold flavor. The fruit ripens midseason and stores for several weeks under cool conditions. It is excellent for fresh eating, desserts, pies, canning, preserves, and traditional pickled peaches.

Ornamental Features:
This peach tree produces showy pink spring blossoms before leaf emergence, adding early-season ornamental interest. Dark green deciduous foliage provides a lush canopy through summer, followed by striking red fruit that adds visual appeal during harvest season.

Landscape Attributes:
Indian Blood Cling Peach is a deciduous fruit tree with a rounded to spreading form. Its average texture blends well into orchard plantings and edible landscapes while still functioning as an attractive accent tree.

This is a moderate to high maintenance tree that benefits from regular pruning and consistent care. Summer pruning is recommended to maintain a manageable height and encourage strong fruiting wood. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristics that may warrant special consideration:
- Requires cross-pollination
- Susceptible to common peach diseases

Indian Blood Cling Peach is recommended for the following landscape applications:
- Orchard and Edible Landscaping
- Accent Planting

Planting & Growing:
Indian Blood Cling Peach will mature at approximately 12 to 16 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions. Space trees 12 to 16 feet apart for proper airflow and sunlight penetration. Trees typically begin bearing fruit within 1 to 3 years after planting when grown on Lovell rootstock.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight for best fruit quality and yield. It prefers well-drained soil and consistent moisture, requiring approximately 12 to 15 gallons of water per week from May through September. Prune during summer to maintain a height around 8 feet if desired. A different peach variety is required nearby for proper pollination and reliable fruit set.