
Contender Peach
Prunus x ‘Contender’
A freestone peach with bright yellow flesh. Matches ‘Reliance’ in cold-hardiness and tolerance of spring frosts. Sweet, extra-juicy fruit is an absolute delight for fresh eating, canning, baking, and freezing. Self-pollinating. ‘Contender’ ripens mid-to late August.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
12 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
15 |
Feet |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
15 |
Feet |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
18 |
Feet |
HARDINESS ZONES |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |