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Peach 'Veteran'

15-Gallon

Height: 12-15 feet tall.
Spread: 12-15 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Prunus persica 'Veteran'

Description:
A cold-hardy, late-season freestone peach variety prized for its juicy texture, rich flavor, and vibrant golden-yellow skin with a slight red blush. 'Veteran' is an excellent choice for fresh eating, canning, and baking. This highly reliable tree produces consistent crops even in cooler climates and is known for its disease resistance and adaptability.

Edible Qualities:
Peach 'Veteran' is valued for its sweet, juicy flesh and excellent texture. It ripens in late summer and is perfect for fresh consumption or preserving.

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

Features & Attributes:
Peach 'Veteran' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, with fragrant pink blossoms appearing in early spring that attract pollinators. Its medium to large peaches ripen in late summer, developing a vibrant golden-yellow skin with a red blush.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. It is highly productive, cold-hardy, and resistant to bacterial spot, making it a great low-maintenance option for backyard orchards.

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

Planting & Growing:
Peach 'Veteran' will grow to be about 12-15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-15 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 moisture, 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:
- Late Summer Ripening
- Self-Fertile
- Cold Hardy
- Disease Resistant
- Fragrant Spring Blossoms