June Gold Peach

June Gold Peach is an early-ripening, clingstone variety known for its sweet, juicy fruit that is perfect for fresh eating and canning. This deciduous tree thrives in well-drained soils and requires regular watering, particularly during the growing season, to produce a healthy crop. June Gold Peach trees benefit from annual pruning to maintain their shape and promote good air circulation, which helps prevent disease. The peaches are medium-sized, with a golden-yellow skin often blushed with red, and a firm, flavorful flesh that holds up well in various culinary applications. June Gold is appreciated for its early harvest, providing fresh peaches early in the season. Additionally, these trees support pollinators and contribute to the biodiversity of orchards, making them a valuable addition to home gardens and small fruit orchards.

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-8
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Soil Type: Well-drained
Water Requirements: Regular watering
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 750-800 hours

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating (Self-fertile)
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (Bees)
Bloom Time: Early to Mid March
Flower Color: Pink

Plant Size: 15-20' tall, 15-20' wide
Plant Spacing: 15-20' apart
Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading, Dense
Rootstock: Nemaguard

Fruit Size: 2.5-3"
Fruit Flavor: Sweet, juicy
Fruit Color and Appearance Red with yellow, smooth, medium, round
Harvest Time: June
Yield & Storage: Good yield & stores well
Years to Bear: 3-4

Peach Leaf Curl: Moderately Susceptible
Bacterial Spot: Moderately Susceptible
Brown Rot: Moderately Resistant
Gummosis: Moderately Resistant
Oriental Fruit Moth: Moderately Susceptible
Peach Tree Borer: Moderately Susceptible

Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading, Dense
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital