A late-season clingstone peach with firm, golden, richly flavoured flesh that is the classic choice for bottling and canning. Self-fertile and a heavy cropper, it ripens in late summer to autumn.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 4.5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golden Queen Peach
Prunus persica 'Golden Queen' is a fast-growing fruiting tree in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 4.5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Golden Queen Peach
Golden Queen Peach suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Golden Queen Peach does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Golden Queen Peach does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Golden Queen Peach after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Golden Queen Peach in the garden
Golden Queen Peach earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Golden Queen Peach. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Golden Queen Peach
Plant Sale lists Golden Queen Peach as bare-root stock, advanced specimens and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
