Name: Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Prunus persica 'Reliance'

Common name

Peach tree 'Reliance'

Type

Fruit tree

Family

Rosaceae

Prunus persica 'Reliance' is a peach tree known for its hardiness and ability to produce fruit even in colder climates. It produces peaches with orange-yellow skin and a red blush, and tender, juicy, and sweet yellow flesh, ideal for fresh eating, jams, and desserts. Self-fertile, it produces consistently without the need for another variety nearby, and its spring blooms attract numerous pollinators. This cultivar is also valued for its disease tolerance and ease of cultivation, making it a prime choice for home orchards looking for a reliable, generous, and flavorful fruit tree.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 5 to 9

Exposure

Full sun

Watering

Moderate watering

Fertilization

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium in early spring (March-April). On sandy soil, a second application may be necessary in summer.

Soil type

Sandy or loamy soil, well drained.

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Blooming period

Mid-spring (April)

Flower color

Pink

Fruiting

TRUE

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded shape

Height

15–20 ft (4.5–6 m)

Width

12–15 ft (3.6–4.5 m)

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Sin

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.