Prunus persica White Vine Peach - PEach Tree

The White Vine Peach, Prunus persica, is a late-flowering variety that adapts well in most regions, including those with unexpected frosts in April. It is a vigorous, hardy, and self-fertile variety, resistant to peach leaf curl. It abundantly produces medium-sized fruits, rounded in shape, with a very fuzzy skin, yellow marbled with red on the sunny side. Its white flesh is melting, juicy, sweet, highly fragrant, and delicious. Harvest takes place in September, at the same time as grapes, and the fruits are consumed as they ripen. 

Prunus persica (Common Peach) is a fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, originating from China in the Sichuan and Guizhou regions around 500 BCE. 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.

The White Vine Peach, as its name suggests, was once cultivated in vineyards. The presence of white spots on its leaves indicated the arrival of powdery mildew. Moreover, during the grape harvest, picking juicy peaches refreshed the harvesters. It is a small fruit tree with a fairly upright habit that can reach a height of 3 to 4 metres (10 to 13 feet), with a diameter of about 3 metres (10 feet). Its habit is well suited to low forms (goblet-shaped) or espaliers. Its foliage is composed of lanceolate leaves, 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) long and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) wide, with serrated and embossed edges, bright green, turning yellow-orange in autumn before falling. The leaves have a slight almond scent. In April the pink flowers, 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter, appear solitarily, before the leaves on the previous year's branches. They can be destroyed by frost from -2 to -3 °C. It is remarkably decorative flowering in spring, and particularly rich in nectar and pollen. This variety is self-fertile, not requiring other peach trees nearby for pollination. 

Prunus persica White Vine is a fertile variety with a quick fruiting time. Fruit harvesting begins in early September and continues throughout the month as the fruits ripen. Peaches, being very delicate, need to be handpicked with care. The fruits are consumed right after harvesting. They are of medium size, weighing between 150 and 180 grams, with a red skin speckled with yellow. Its yellow-orange flesh is melting, juicy, and sweet, of excellent taste quality. Tasty and delicious, peaches are eaten fresh right after picking. They are ideal for making compotes, ice creams and sorbets, tarts, pastries, fruit salads or compositions, as an accompaniment to savory meat dishes (duck, rabbit, chicken, etc.) or fish (salmon, cod, etc.). They are also perfect for making juices or fruits in syrup. Being rich in water, peaches refresh and quench thirst. They have a fleshy texture, providing a feeling of satiety. Low in calories, they are also rich in potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, with a significant iron content. Their content of vitamins C and B, antioxidants, and fibre makes peaches a health asset. They are invigorating, energising, and rehydrating. The fruits can be stored for a week in a cool place, protected from light.

In the category of Peach and Nectarine Trees, the White Vine Peach is a variety known for the flavour of its fruits. It is resistant to peach leaf curl but may be susceptible to powdery mildew. Like many fruit trees, it prefers rich, deep, and well-drained soils. It prefers a sunny exposure, sheltered from draughts and cold winds. A southeast or southwest exposure is ideal. In regions that frequently experience late spring frosts, the peach tree can be trained against a south-facing wall. Very popular thanks to its fruit, the peach tree brings pleasure to young and old alike. With a wide range of varieties, it is easy to find the one that best suits your taste.