Item Number: FT143
Suncrest Peach Tree
Classic peach flavor, sun-kissed
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Suncrest Peach Tree produces the kind of peach many people remember as the ideal of peak summer: large, richly colored, intensely fragrant, and so juicy it is best eaten with a napkin nearby. The golden skin develops a deep sunrise-red blush, while the yellow freestone flesh inside balances abundant sweetness with refreshing acidity and a full, lingering peach aroma. Allowed to ripen on the tree, Suncrest has a lush texture and depth of flavor that explains why it has inspired such devotion among growers, cooks, and writers. The fruit is spectacular fresh, but its size and rich flavor also make it a favorite for pies, cobblers, preserves, canning, and freezing. For shoppers seeking a classic orchard peach with genuine personality, Suncrest promises the messy, fragrant, unforgettable experience that commercially picked fruit rarely delivers. Suncrest was released from the USDA peach-breeding program in Fresno, California, during the mid-twentieth century.
Suncrest needs about 500 chill hours and is suited to USDA zones 5–10. The harvest typically runs from mid- to late July. The semi-dwarf tree benefits from full sun, well-drained soil, consistent summer moisture, annual open-center pruning, and early thinning to help its large fruit finish well.
Suncrest is self-fruitful and can produce as a single tree. Another compatible peach nearby may increase pollinator activity and support fruit set. An earlier low-chill peach or a later Fairtime tree can also turn one concentrated harvest into a longer home-orchard season.
Suncrest Peach Tree Details
- Fruit: Large yellow freestone peach with a deep red blush
- Flavor and texture: Very juicy, aromatic, richly sweet, and pleasantly tangy
- Best uses: Fresh eating, pies, cobblers, canning, preserves, and freezing
- Harvest: Mid- to late July
- USDA zones: 5–10
- Chill hours: About 500 hours
- Tree size: Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock
- Pollination: Self-fruitful and productive on its own; another compatible variety with overlapping bloom may encourage pollinator activity and support fruit set.
- Recommended companions: Pair with Eva’s Pride Peach for an earlier crop or Fairtime Peach to carry harvest later.
- Special care: Thin heavily enough to protect limbs and allow the remaining peaches to reach their characteristic large size.
- Something Special: Suncrest was released from the USDA peach-breeding program in Fresno, California, during the mid-twentieth century.
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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
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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.
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We bought our Suncrest around 2-3 years ago and it just had its first real harvest. The peaches are small in size but PACKED with delicious flavor. The longer you let them ripen, the sweeter they get. Very much worth the buy and we cannot wait to have a bigger garden so that we can buy a couple more! Highly recommend. Tip: THEY LOVE WATER IN HOT CLIMATES! Don't over water, but if you notice your tree at a stand still while fruit is growing....definitely give it some more water. When we put in work, we need water too! God Bless!
We already have one Suncrest peach tree that we planted 3 years ago. Even in our challenging climate in New Mexico, it has done really well. This year it looks like we will get quite a nice crop. The new one arrived already budding out. It is a good size, very sturdy and is leafing out nicely.
I bought four trees from Organic Valley and every one of them was well formed, sturdy and had a good trunk and root system. Best trees I have ever gotten.
I was surprised by how it was pruned but not being a specialist I guess it will be fine. It has started to get leaves and I am excite to watch it grow.
Peach tree arrived in really good condition. One partially cracked but small branch. I trimmed it off anyways. I soaked the roots for 6 hours according to the instructions I received when I got my pear tree. There wasn’t any instructions in this container but I figured they were the same as the other trees I’ve received from groworganic.com. I took photos of before and after putting it in the ground. Too bad there was no way to post them for you to see how great they looked.
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