Plant Haven Nursery

Stone Fruit Trees - Low Chill and Subtropical

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Variety Peach - Florida Prince Peach - Tropic Snow Plum - Gulf Gold Plum - Gulf Ruby Nectarine - Sunraycer Nectarine - Sundowner

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Peach ‘Florida Prince’ (Prunus persica)
One of the earliest peaches to ripen. Medium, round fruit with aromatic golden-yellow flesh that is sweet and juicy. Wonderful eaten fresh off the tree or preserved. Self-fertile.

Peach ‘Tropic Snow’ (Prunus persica)
A white-fleshed freestone peach with creamy skin and a pretty red blush. The flavour is honey-sweet and low in acid, making it a superb dessert peach. Self-fertile.

Plum ‘Gulf Gold’ (Prunus salicina)
A golden plum with firm flesh, excellent flavour and texture, and a small seed. Covered in white blossom in spring. Partly self-fertile, but crops best when planted with a Gulf Ruby.

Plum ‘Gulf Ruby’ (Prunus salicina)
Large, juicy plums with yellow flesh and an attractive red blush on the skin. Thin the fruit for the biggest plums. Plant with a Gulf Gold for pollination and the best crops.

Nectarine ‘Sunraycer’ (Prunus persica)
An early, reliable cropper with smooth red skin and firm yellow flesh. The flavour is sweet with a pleasant tang, and the flesh is slow to brown once cut.

Nectarine ‘Sundowner’ (Prunus persica)
A later-season nectarine with large, smooth red fruit and yellow freestone flesh. Good flavour, delicious eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Position

Plant in full sun (at least 6 hours a day) with good airflow to reduce fungal problems. Choose a spot sheltered from strong winds. Plant a Gulf Gold and Gulf Ruby together for the best plum crops.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Loam or sandy loam enriched with compost suits them best, with a pH of around 6.0 to 7.0. Avoid heavy clay or low spots where water sits. Mound the planting area if drainage is poor.

Height at Maturity

Approximately 3 to 4 metres if left unpruned. Prune after harvest to keep trees at a manageable 2 to 2.5 metres for easy picking and netting. They also grow well in large pots.

Watering Required

Water deeply and regularly while establishing and throughout spring and summer while fruit is developing. Keep the soil moist but never waterlogged. Mulch the root zone and keep mulch clear of the trunk. Once established, reduce watering in winter while the trees are dormant.