{"product_id":"stone-fruit","title":"Stone Fruit Trees - Low Chill and Subtropical","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach ‘Florida Prince’ (Prunus persica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach ‘Tropic Snow’ (Prunus persica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum ‘Gulf Gold’ (Prunus salicina)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum ‘Gulf Ruby’ (Prunus salicina)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectarine ‘Sunraycer’ (Prunus persica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectarine ‘Sundowner’ (Prunus persica)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA later-season nectarine with large, smooth red fruit and yellow freestone flesh. Good flavour, delicious eaten fresh or used in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWell-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHeight at Maturity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApproximately 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWatering Required\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHarvest Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFruit generally begins 2 to 3 years after planting. Typical harvest windows in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlorida Prince: October to November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunraycer: October to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropic Snow: November to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulf Ruby: November to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulf Gold: December (follows Gulf Ruby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSundowner: December to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eImage Credit: Forest \u0026amp; Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 US \u0026lt;https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/us\/deed.en\u0026gt;, via Wikimedia Commons\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Plant Haven Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Peach - Florida Prince","offer_id":49425986551998,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peach - Tropic Snow","offer_id":49425986584766,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plum - Gulf Gold","offer_id":49425986617534,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plum - Gulf Ruby","offer_id":49425986650302,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Nectarine - Sunraycer","offer_id":49425986683070,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nectarine - Sundowner","offer_id":49425986715838,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/2802\/0670\/files\/Starr-140417-0249-Prunus_persica_var_persica-Florida_Prince_fruit_harvest-Hawea_Pl_Olinda-Maui__24615063743_546afdc6-dce8-4a3c-972f-4869ea89e46d.jpg?v=1792907615","url":"https:\/\/planthavennursery.com.au\/products\/stone-fruit","provider":"Plant Haven Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}