Prunus persica Pavie - Peach tree

The 'Pavie' Peach is a vigorous and productive variety that shows good resistance to diseases, particularly peach leaf curl. Originally from Gers, this variety produces large peaches with a sweet and slightly acidic taste, with white flesh that adheres to the stone. The skin is yellow and fuzzy. Harvesting takes place in September-October from the fourth year of cultivation.

The species name "persica" was given to the peach, which was thought to originate from Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms originate from northern China. It appeared in Europe in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. From then on, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. Like many fruit trees, the 'Pavie' Peach appreciates light, rich, and deep soils, and it does not tolerate excessive water or heavy and compact soils. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will protect the flowering and aid in fruiting, even though its late flowering protects it from spring frosts.

It is a tree with an upright habit, indicating a tall trunk tree with many branches that grow vertically, giving it an elegant and slender silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is bright green and emits a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, measuring 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) in length and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in width, with short petioles. Its pale pink flowering occurs late, at the end of March, making it suitable for cultivation in  northerly regions such as north of the Loire. The fruiting results in large, yellow, and fuzzy peaches. Their white flesh, which adheres to the stone, is crisp, sweet, and slightly acidic. This tree does not require too much maintenance and tolerates pruning well.

Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweet, salty, flambéed, frozen, or thawed. They pair very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in numerous recipes, particularly for jams, compotes, pastries,...

For transportation reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common training forms: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for the formation of tall standards. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.