VETERAN PEACH

Plant Name: Veteran Peach
Scientific Name: Prunus persica ‘Veteran’ — Veteran Peach
Mature Height: 15–25 ft
Mature Spread: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 7–10 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Medium green, lance-shaped, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Fruit: Medium to large, yellow-fleshed peaches with yellow skin and a red-orange blush; juicy, sweet, and flavorful
Harvest Time: August–September
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: Late-season peach; freestone fruit; productive; excellent for canning, preserves, baking, and fresh eating; flavorful and aromatic
Additional Facts: Self-fruitful and does not require another peach for pollination. Veteran is especially valued for processing because its flesh softens readily when cooked and its skin peels easily.