Item Number: FT143
Suncrest Peach Tree
Suncrest Peach Tree
Classic peach flavor, sun-kissed
Suncrest peach trees bring the iconic flavors of summer to your home orchard with their large, juicy fruit and stunning appearance. This freestone variety features bright golden skin adorned with a deep red blush, hinting at the vibrant, sweet flavor inside. Known for its melting, aromatic flesh, Suncrest peaches are ideal for fresh eating, baking, and canning. As a self-fruitful tree, it requires no additional pollinators, making it an easy-to-grow option for gardeners of all experience levels. Thriving in sunny locations with well-draining soil, Suncrest requires moderate chill hours, making it well-suited to many growing regions. The tree itself is robust and produces reliable harvests year after year. Popularized for its combination of beauty, flavor, and hardiness, Suncrest peaches are a true classic. Whether you’re savoring them fresh or preserving their taste for winter, Suncrest is a variety that embodies the joy of homegrown fruit.
Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 500-600
- Bloom Time: Late to Very Late (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
- Harvest: July 10 - July 25
- Looks: Large, very firm, fine-flavored, yellow freestone.
- Personality: Bright red skin over yellow. Frost hardy blossoms, consistent producer.
- Facts of note: Suncrest has the blazing orange-red color of a dawning sun. Outstanding quality fruit with magnificent flavor from this beautiful peach. The Suncrest Peach is described lovingly by David Masumoto in his excellent book Epitaph for a Peach as one of the last remaining truly juicy peaches. Suncrest peach trees are vigorous and productive, but remain rather small, which is an advantage in a home orchard.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful.
The Suncrest Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Suncrest') is a remarkable fruit tree known for its luscious, juicy peaches that capture the essence of summer. If you're a fan of homegrown, sun-kissed fruit that bursts with flavor, the Suncrest Peach Tree deserves a place in your garden.
Suncrest Peach Tree Highlights:
Fruit Abundance: The Suncrest Peach Tree is renowned for its prolific fruit production. It yields large, freestone peaches with a vibrant, sun-kissed blush. These peaches are not only visually appealing but also incredibly sweet and juicy.
Ripening Time: One of the standout features of the Suncrest Peach is its relatively early ripening. In many regions, you can expect to harvest these delectable peaches in late spring to early summer, typically around June to July, depending on your local climate.
Fruit Size: The peaches produced by the Suncrest Peach Tree are on the larger side, often reaching 3-4 inches in diameter. Their ample size makes them perfect for slicing fresh, baking into pies, or transforming into preserves.
Flavor Profile: Suncrest peaches are celebrated for their exceptional flavor. They are sweet with a delightful balance of acidity, creating a harmonious taste that's perfect for enjoying fresh or incorporating into various culinary creations.
Freestone Variety: Suncrest peaches are categorized as freestone, meaning the flesh easily separates from the pit. This characteristic makes them ideal for fresh consumption, as the pit can be effortlessly removed, allowing for easy slicing and eating.
Cultivating Suncrest Peach Trees:
Location: Select a sunny location for your Suncrest Peach Tree, as it thrives in full sun, receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as peaches dislike waterlogged conditions.
Planting: Plant your Suncrest Peach Tree in late winter or early spring when it is still dormant. Space multiple trees at least 15-20 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Soil Preparation: Prior to planting, amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. This enriches the soil, improves drainage, and provides essential nutrients.
Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is crucial during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to provide deep, even moisture to the tree's root zone.
Pruning: Regular pruning is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive Suncrest Peach Tree. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and shape the tree for proper air circulation and sunlight exposure.
Harvesting and Enjoyment:
Harvesting: Suncrest peaches are typically ready for picking in early to mid-summer, depending on your local climate. To determine ripeness, gently squeeze the peaches; they should yield slightly and have a fragrant aroma.
Storage: Store freshly harvested peaches at room temperature until they reach your desired ripeness. Once ripe, refrigerate them to prolong their freshness. Be sure to consume them within a few days for the best flavor.
Culinary Uses: Suncrest peaches are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Enjoy them fresh as a healthy snack, slice them into salads, or transform them into delectable desserts like pies, cobblers, and preserves. Their natural sweetness enhances a variety of dishes.
The Suncrest Peach Tree is a cherished addition to any home orchard, offering an abundance of juicy, sweet peaches that capture the essence of summer. With proper care and attention to its needs, this delightful tree can provide you with an annual bounty of sun-ripened delights that will delight your taste buds and add a touch of summer to your kitchen year after year.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
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Description
Description
Suncrest peach trees bring the iconic flavors of summer to your home orchard with their large, juicy fruit and stunning appearance. This freestone variety features bright golden skin adorned with a deep red blush, hinting at the vibrant, sweet flavor inside. Known for its melting, aromatic flesh, Suncrest peaches are ideal for fresh eating, baking, and canning. As a self-fruitful tree, it requires no additional pollinators, making it an easy-to-grow option for gardeners of all experience levels. Thriving in sunny locations with well-draining soil, Suncrest requires moderate chill hours, making it well-suited to many growing regions. The tree itself is robust and produces reliable harvests year after year. Popularized for its combination of beauty, flavor, and hardiness, Suncrest peaches are a true classic. Whether you’re savoring them fresh or preserving their taste for winter, Suncrest is a variety that embodies the joy of homegrown fruit.
Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.
- Zones: 5-9
- Chill hours: 500-600
- Bloom Time: Late to Very Late (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
- Harvest: July 10 - July 25
- Looks: Large, very firm, fine-flavored, yellow freestone.
- Personality: Bright red skin over yellow. Frost hardy blossoms, consistent producer.
- Facts of note: Suncrest has the blazing orange-red color of a dawning sun. Outstanding quality fruit with magnificent flavor from this beautiful peach. The Suncrest Peach is described lovingly by David Masumoto in his excellent book Epitaph for a Peach as one of the last remaining truly juicy peaches. Suncrest peach trees are vigorous and productive, but remain rather small, which is an advantage in a home orchard.
- Pollination: Self-fruitful.
The Suncrest Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Suncrest') is a remarkable fruit tree known for its luscious, juicy peaches that capture the essence of summer. If you're a fan of homegrown, sun-kissed fruit that bursts with flavor, the Suncrest Peach Tree deserves a place in your garden.
Suncrest Peach Tree Highlights:
Fruit Abundance: The Suncrest Peach Tree is renowned for its prolific fruit production. It yields large, freestone peaches with a vibrant, sun-kissed blush. These peaches are not only visually appealing but also incredibly sweet and juicy.
Ripening Time: One of the standout features of the Suncrest Peach is its relatively early ripening. In many regions, you can expect to harvest these delectable peaches in late spring to early summer, typically around June to July, depending on your local climate.
Fruit Size: The peaches produced by the Suncrest Peach Tree are on the larger side, often reaching 3-4 inches in diameter. Their ample size makes them perfect for slicing fresh, baking into pies, or transforming into preserves.
Flavor Profile: Suncrest peaches are celebrated for their exceptional flavor. They are sweet with a delightful balance of acidity, creating a harmonious taste that's perfect for enjoying fresh or incorporating into various culinary creations.
Freestone Variety: Suncrest peaches are categorized as freestone, meaning the flesh easily separates from the pit. This characteristic makes them ideal for fresh consumption, as the pit can be effortlessly removed, allowing for easy slicing and eating.
Cultivating Suncrest Peach Trees:
Location: Select a sunny location for your Suncrest Peach Tree, as it thrives in full sun, receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Ensure the soil is well-draining, as peaches dislike waterlogged conditions.
Planting: Plant your Suncrest Peach Tree in late winter or early spring when it is still dormant. Space multiple trees at least 15-20 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Soil Preparation: Prior to planting, amend the soil with organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure. This enriches the soil, improves drainage, and provides essential nutrients.
Watering: Adequate and consistent watering is crucial during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to provide deep, even moisture to the tree's root zone.
Pruning: Regular pruning is essential for maintaining a healthy and productive Suncrest Peach Tree. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased branches and shape the tree for proper air circulation and sunlight exposure.
Harvesting and Enjoyment:
Harvesting: Suncrest peaches are typically ready for picking in early to mid-summer, depending on your local climate. To determine ripeness, gently squeeze the peaches; they should yield slightly and have a fragrant aroma.
Storage: Store freshly harvested peaches at room temperature until they reach your desired ripeness. Once ripe, refrigerate them to prolong their freshness. Be sure to consume them within a few days for the best flavor.
Culinary Uses: Suncrest peaches are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Enjoy them fresh as a healthy snack, slice them into salads, or transform them into delectable desserts like pies, cobblers, and preserves. Their natural sweetness enhances a variety of dishes.
The Suncrest Peach Tree is a cherished addition to any home orchard, offering an abundance of juicy, sweet peaches that capture the essence of summer. With proper care and attention to its needs, this delightful tree can provide you with an annual bounty of sun-ripened delights that will delight your taste buds and add a touch of summer to your kitchen year after year.
Visit our Fruit Tree Central for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.
Visit Tree Characteristics for a listing of all our fruit & nut tree growing characteristics.
About Peaches: Peaches are extremely vigorous trees requiring regular pruning and thinning. Needs fertile, well drained soils. Tend to bloom early and may be difficult to crop in late frost areas. Plant several varieties for continued supply, as ripe fruit does not store well. Susceptible to peach leaf curl, brown rot, oriental fruit moth and peach twig borer. Browse all our peach trees for sale.
Please Note: Although most of our bare-root trees arrive to our warehouse in mid-December, there are a few varieties that will not arrive until mid-January. If you order any of those varieties along with varieties that arrive in mid-December, your order will be delayed for shipment until mid-January. If you'd like us to split your shipments, please contact us at (888) 784-1722 or orderdesk@groworganic.com. Additional shipping charges will apply.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Flavor Pick
- Freestone
- Self-fruitful
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
