Late blooming escapes spring frosts for reliable fruit set in many areas
Freestone peaches are large, sweet, and aromatic for fresh eating
Firm flesh resists browning, making it ideal for canning and freezing
Versatile hardiness from USDA zone 4 to 9b supports diverse climates
Self-fertile and suitable for pollination or use of Julian A dwarf rootstock
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Prunus persica 'Contender'
This delicious, late-blooming peach escapes spring frosts and sets fruit in much of the nation. Its freestone peaches are large and sweetly aromatic, with bright red-over-yellow skin and yellow flesh. It is great for fresh eating, freezing, and especially canning, since its firm flesh resists browning.
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Species
Prunus persica 'Contender'
Mature Height
12-14 ft (unpruned)
Ripening Time
Mid-late season
Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
Chilling Requirement
1050 chill hours
Pollination
Self-fertile
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I can not say enough good things about this peach tree, or the company. It arrived in perfect condition. I recommend the company 100% and would buy from them again. Can't wait to get fruit!
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Anonymous · March 25, 2026
This is the most healthy looking fruit tree ever mail ordered. I highly recommend this company and would buy from them again.
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Christy · March 22, 2026
Not sure but..
My tree is still a twig after 3 months in soil. It’s not recovering and am wondering if this is to be expected?
