Prunus persica 'CRESTHAVEN'

Cresthaven is an American peach tree cross between Kalhaven and South Haven 309 from 1963. It produces large, rounded fruit of yellow-green skin with a large red flush. The flesh is yellow, free-stone, firm yet juicy and sweet. Flowering occurs in second decade of April (C.E.) and fruit ripens from mid September. Heavy cropper. Trees are vigorous, densely branched. No specific needs, moderately prone to leaf curl. Self-fertile.

We suggest planting peach trees in free space so it can feel cold, spring breeze which will delay flowering and thus prevent the flowers from frost damage. It likes slightly alkaline soil, moist but well drained. Do not transplant bare-root trees in autumn, only in spring. Pruning is possible in early spring after flowering or in mid-late August after harvesting the fruit – reduce long branches to 30-50% of their size and remove weak ones. The best yield however is from an unpruned tree which grows naturally. Cresthaven is especially suited for cold climates, it just needs longer time to ripen its fruit. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5b).

Last update 13-03-2018