'Peregrine' Peach Tree
A hardy and reliable cropper
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Peregrine' Peach Tree
- A great first peach tree requiring very little maintenance
- Crops well in the UK climate
- Fantastically juicy, large fruits with a wonderful texture
- RHS Award Winner for fine taste and top performance
- Self fertile - will produce good crops without pollination
- Patio trained: Very compact max size H1.5m x W1m, perfect for pots
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
You can grow the 'Peregrine' peach tree in a pot of at least 50 centimetres, ensuring it is protected from severe frosts to protect early blossoms.
How big does it get?
The Peregrine Peach Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Peregrine Peach in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Peregrine' peach tree prefers well-drained, fertile, and slightly acidic sandy loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Peregrine' Peach Tree requires regular watering of 3 to 5 centimetres weekly to develop its classic, white-fleshed, juicy fruits.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Peregrine' Peach Tree will need pruning. Prune in early spring just as buds begin to swell and temperatures rise above 5 degrees Celsius, cutting back older wood to encourage new fruiting branches.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Peregrine' peach tree holds an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through most of the UK down to temperatures between -5°C and -10°C, though it may require winter protection in central and northerly locations or exposed sites.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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