Peach Redhaven Dwarf 7 Gallon

🍑 Redhaven Dwarf Peach Overview

The Redhaven peach is a classic freestone peach variety beloved for its juicy, sweet-tart flavor, excellent texture, and reliable production. The dwarf version is grafted onto dwarfing rootstock, creating a compact tree that’s ideal for small yards, patios, or container gardening without sacrificing fruit quality.

🌱 Origin & Background

• Variety Type: Freestone peach.

• Origin: Developed in Georgia, USA, in the 1940s.

• Dwarf Rootstock: Typically grafted onto dwarfing rootstocks (like Lovell or Gisela) to maintain small tree size.

• Known for hardiness, disease resistance, and consistent fruiting.

🎨 Appearance

• Fruit Size: Medium to large.

• Skin: Bright red over a yellow background.

• Flesh: Yellow, juicy, and firm.

• Tree Size: Dwarf Redhaven trees usually grow 6 to 8 feet tall.

🍬 Flavor & Texture

• Taste: Sweet with a slight tartness, very balanced and classic peach flavor.

• Texture: Firm yet juicy; excellent eating quality.

• Aroma: Strong, sweet peach scent.

🧁 Best Uses

• Fresh eating: Superb for snacking right off the tree.

• Baking & cooking: Great for pies, cobblers, preserves, and sauces.

• Freezing & canning: Holds texture and flavor well.