Prunus persica Queen of Orchards - Peach Tree
Prunus persica Queen of Orchards - Peach Tree
Prunus persica Reine des Vergers
Peach, Peach tree
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Description
The Peach Queen of Orchards is an ancient variety, self-fertile, very vigorous and productive. Its peaches are pink-red, scarlet when ripe. Their white flesh is red around the stone. Juicy, it is sweet and slightly acidic. Harvest takes place at maturity, late August to early September. This variety is also resistant to cold, wind, peach leaf curl, and diseases in general.
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. Its appearance in Europe took place in the 6th century and experienced strong development in the 19th century. From there, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. The Peach Queen of Orchards was obtained near Saumur in 1843 by Mr. Moriceau, in France.
Like many fruit trees, the Peach Queen of Orchards appreciates light, rich, and deep soils. It does not tolerate excess water or heavy and compact soils well. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will help with fruiting.
It is a tree of very good vigor. Its upright habit indicates a tree with a tall trunk that possesses many branches with vertical growth, giving it an elegant and slender silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is bright green and emits a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, from 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) in length and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) wide, with a short petiole.
Its pale pink flowering occurs at the end of March. The flowers are small and very pretty. The cultivation of this variety is suitable for regions north of the Loire. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile.
Fruiting results in pink-red peaches, scarlet when ripe. Their white flesh is red around the stone. Juicy, it is sweet and slightly acidic. This tree does not require too much maintenance. It tolerates pruning well.
Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweet, salty, flambéed, glazed, or deglazed. They pair very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in numerous recipes, including jams, compotes, pastries...
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Planting and care
The Peach Queen of Orchards is preferably planted from October to December. Dig a hole two to three weeks before planting, twice as wide and deep as the pot. On the day of planting, place the tree with its pot in a basin of water, so as to moisten the entire root ball by capillarity. Add compost to the bottom of the hole. Place the tree in the hole, fill with a mixture of soil and compost. Gently pack around the base of the fruit tree as you fill, ensuring that the roots are in close contact with the soil. The root ball should be completely covered. Water generously.
The Peach Queen of Orchards has a semi-taproot system. It thrives in fairly deep soils. It also prefers a light and well-draining soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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