Key Facts
- Scientific Name: Prunus persica ‘Reliance’
- Common Name: Reliance Peach
- Family: Rosaceae
- Height: 12-15 feet at maturity
- Spread: 12-15 feet
- Fruit: Medium-sized, yellow-orange flesh, sweet and juicy
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: Early spring
- Harvest Time: Mid to late summer
- Growth Habit: Rounded, spreading canopy
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soils
- Water Needs: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
- Wildlife Value: Attracts pollinators like bees; fruit is appealing to birds and mammals
- Pest and Disease Resistance: Requires management for common peach pests and diseases such as peach leaf curl and borers
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Why You’ll Love It:
The Reliance Peach is prized for its exceptional cold hardiness, making it a reliable choice for northern gardens. Its sweet, juicy fruit is perfect for fresh eating, canning, or baking, while its spring blossoms bring beauty and charm to any landscape. This self-pollinating tree is a resilient and rewarding addition to orchards and gardens alike.