Bounty Peach Tree

Bounty Peach Tree Overview

Bounty has large fruit and excellent flavor. It is a cross between several varieties: [(open pollinated Halberta) x Redskin] x [open pollinated {Loring x [(Hiley x Fireglow) x Fireglow] } ].

The Bounty peach tree is an ideal freestone tree if you want a juicy, succulent peach which ripens at the end of August. Not only does the tree bear reliably but it also has one of the most attractive red blushing fruits. In addition to eating the Bounty peaches fresh, you can also use them for baking and canning. When the peach trees start to bloom in the early spring, your garden will be decorated with beautiful, fragrant, pink flowers. However, in order for the trees to bud, they require 800 chill hours below 45 degrees F/7 degrees Celsius.  It has good bacterial leaf spot restance and ripens 12 days before Elberta. If you would like more information on how to plant and grow this tree, see our guide.

Bounty performed well southern states and mid west, but has not cropped well in tests conducted in Geneva, NY.

Growing Characteristics

• Uses: Eating fresh, baking, canning, and freezing
• Taste: Rich sweet taste and very juicy
• Fruit Size: Medium- large
• Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in height
• Color: Golden skin with a uniform red blush, yellow-fleshed
• Type: Freestone
• Hardiness Zones: 5-8
• Harvest period: Ripens around end of August
• Pollination: Self-Pollinating, although crop increases when planting another tree nearby.
• Cultivation: This peach tree grows best in full sun with loamy well drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Not only will it bear fruit 2-3 years after planting, but it is also very productive. However, it must be pruned in order for the crop to grow well. Additionally it requires 800 chill hours.
• Diseases: The tree is resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Copper sprays can help protect this tree form diseases such as canker.