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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Golden Queen Peach is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Golden Queen Peach after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Golden Queen Peach with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Golden Queen Peach
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