Peach 'Golden queen'

'Golden queen' is a Peach variety in the Prunus genus with a scientific name of Prunus persica. 'Golden queen' is considered a heirloom cultivar. The Golden Queen is reputed to have first been grown in New Zealand in the garden of a Mrs Reeves in Tauranga. Velvety skinned peaches were once popular for bottling. The fruit can be ‘freestone’, where the flesh easily separates from the stone, or ‘clingstone’ varieties.

A popular cultivar for those who prefer a firm fleshed clingstone peach. ‘Golden Queen’ is excellent for preserving and has a very good flavour when eaten fresh. The skin and flesh are a rich yellow colour.
Maturity: Late season.
Tree Size: Tree grows to approximately 4 × 4 metres.

Golden queen Peach needs a moderate amount of maintenance, so some level of previous experience comes in handy when growing this plant. Ensure that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for this plant and keep an eye out for pests.

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