Disease resistance to peach leaf curl ensures reliable fruiting in wet or challenging climates
Semi-dwarf growth habit allows for easy management in small gardens or containers
Produces medium-sized, freestone peaches with golden skin and warm red blush for fresh eating or canning
Double-blooming, full canopy flowers provide ornamental value and attract pollinators
Self-fertile and requires moderate chill hours, suitable for a wide range of regions
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Prunus persica 'Frost'
Frost is a lucky chance seedling discovered at the WSU Mount Vernon testing station, where it performed well in 10-year trials for disease resistance, especially to peach leaf curl. It has proved to be a remarkably durable tree, sailing through disease attacks and continuing to set fruit and ripen crops even in less
Fruit Variety
Prunus persica 'Frost'
Growth Habit
Semi-dwarf
Mature Height
8–14 ft (varies by source)
Chill Hours
700–1000 (zone dependent)
Sunlight Requirement
Full sun
Rootstock
Julian A or Krymsk 1
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Lasanders · April 9, 2026
Very pleased with the Frost Peach tree. Healthy tree
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Todd · April 2, 2026
Died
Sadly, our frost peach tree never survived. It looked great coming out of the box but never showed a leaf. We received an apple tree at the same time and it is growing great.
