Springcrest Variety Fact Sheet
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Size and shape: Medium caliber, slightly elongated shape.
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Tree size: 4 to 6 meters in height.
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Fruit maturity: Mid-June.
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Fruit taste: Juicy, sweet, fragrant and slightly tangy.
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Earliness of the variety: Early.
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Fruiting period: Harvest takes place from mid-June.
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Disease resistance and conservation: Adapted to dry soils, even poor ones, resistant to iron chlorosis and magnesium deficiency, but sensitive to high limestone levels.
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Variety yield: Very productive.
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Is this variety self-fertile? Yes, self-fertile.
- Commercial use:
- Fresh consumption.
- Various culinary preparations.
- Comments:
- Of American origin.
- Adapted to different types of soils and climates, but sensitive to high limestone levels.
Quick Read / The Essentials of Springcrest Peach
The Springcrest peach tree is an early season variety, prized for its precocity and high productivity. Producing from mid-June, it offers yellow peaches with juicy, sweet and slightly tart flesh, ideal for fresh consumption and processing. Native to the United States, it adapts perfectly to French climatic conditions and is an excellent choice for producers looking for an early and profitable harvest. Arboriverse , your specialist wholesale supplier of peach plants , selects robust and high-performance plants to guarantee optimized cultivation.
Buying Springcrest peach plants allows you to benefit from a vigorous, early-flowering, self-fertile tree that ensures an abundant harvest from the first years. Thanks to its ability to adapt to well-drained soils and its resistance to split pits, this variety offers excellent yields for the fresh market and culinary preparations (pies, smoothies, compotes).
As a specialist wholesale supplier of peach plants , Arboriverse provides plants grafted onto suitable rootstocks (GF 677, Cadaman® Avimag, Montclar), guaranteeing vigorous growth and quality fruiting. Buying Springcrest peach plants from a specialist ensures optimized production and technical monitoring adapted to the needs of arborists.
Introducing the Springcrest Peach Tree
The Springcrest peach tree is an early variety particularly appreciated for its high productivity and the taste quality of its fruit. Originally from the United States, it has established itself as a strategic choice for producers looking to market yellow peaches from mid-June . Thanks to its vigor and its good adaptation to French climatic conditions, it represents an interesting alternative to other early season varieties.
Fruit characteristics
Springcrest peach fruits have yellow, juicy, sweet, and slightly tart flesh . Their fragrant flavor makes them a sought-after product on the fresh market. They are medium-sized , although some sources mention the possibility of larger sizes depending on growing conditions.
The skin is thin, smooth, and varies from pale yellow to orange-red , with shades of red on the parts exposed to the sun. The shape of the fruit is slightly elongated , although this characteristic can vary depending on growing conditions.
Springcrest peaches have a good shelf life after harvest and can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week . However, to fully enjoy their flavor, it is recommended to eat them soon after picking.
Tree characteristics
The Springcrest peach tree is a vigorous tree, capable of reaching a height of 4 to 6 meters , with a spreading habit similar to its height. Its rapid development allows for an abundant harvest in the first years.
Its early flowering requires protection from late frosts, especially in regions with unpredictable springs. The tree is self-fertile , meaning it can produce fruit even if planted alone. However, the proximity of other peach trees can optimize pollination and improve yields.
Staking is recommended, particularly for young trees or those trained using trellises, to ensure good branch distribution and better resistance to bad weather.
Cultural requirements
The Springcrest peach tree is relatively tolerant of different soil types , provided they are well-drained . It is sensitive to highly calcareous soils , but can be grafted onto suitable rootstocks to overcome this sensitivity. It is best planted in sandy soil to optimize its growth.
It is essential to ensure sunny exposure and an ideal temperature between 15 and 30°C to obtain sweet and well-colored fruits.
Its resistance to drought is good , but it fears excess water , which can promote root asphyxiation and cryptogamic diseases.
Resistance to diseases and parasites
The Springcrest peach tree offers good resistance to common diseases , but is susceptible to leaf curl and aphids , two major problems in orchards. Regular monitoring and preventative treatments are recommended to limit their impact.
On the other hand, it is not very prone to split pits , an advantage for guaranteeing good market quality of the fruit.
Recommended rootstocks
The choice of rootstock is essential to adapt the crop to different soil types and ensure the tree's productivity. Several options are particularly recommended in France:
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GF 677 : Ideal for calcareous soils , it offers excellent vigor but is sensitive to nematodes.
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Cadaman® Avimag : Compatible with all varieties of peach, nectarine and almond trees , this rootstock ensures good adaptation to various types of soil.
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Montclar : Excellent affinity with peach trees, allowing a good balance between growth and production.
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Prunier Saint Julien GF655/2 : Offers average vigor and good resistance to bacterial canker and limescale .
Commercial uses
Thanks to their perfect balance of sugar and acidity , Springcrest peaches are ideal for fresh consumption . They can also be used in various culinary preparations , including:
- Desserts (pies, crumbles, clafoutis).
- Smoothies and fruit juices , thanks to their juicy and fragrant flesh.
- Fruit salads , to add a sweet and tangy note.
- Jams and compotes , which take advantage of their slightly tangy flavor.
Economic considerations
The Springcrest peach tree is known for being very productive , although the exact yield per tree is not specified . Its earliness gives it a major economic advantage, allowing growers to be among the first on the market for yellow peaches in season.
With optimized cultural management , including regular pruning , fruit thinning and protection against diseases , this variety can offer interesting profitability to arboriculturists seeking to diversify their production from mid-June.
Thanks to its taste quality , visual appeal and commercial versatility , the Springcrest peach tree is positioned as an excellent choice for farms specializing in the cultivation of early peaches.
To summarize: Fishing Springcrest
The Springcrest peach tree is an early yellow peach variety that appeals to growers with its vigor, productivity, and the flavor of its fruit. Harvested from mid-June, this juicy, sweet peach offers excellent post-harvest stability, making it easy to market. Thanks to its spreading growth habit and early flowering, it requires special attention to late frosts, but is resilient to varied climatic conditions.
Choosing Arboriverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of peach plants , means ensuring plants selected for their robustness and yield. We offer suitable rootstocks, such as GF 677 for calcareous soils, Montclar for a good growth/production balance and Cadaman® Avimag for broad varietal compatibility.
If you are looking to buy Springcrest peach plants , trust Arboriverse, a specialist peach plant wholesaler , for a supply of quality plants and tailored technical support. Buying Springcrest peach plants from an expert guarantees a successful orchard, allowing you to capture the early peach market with a product appreciated for its taste and commercial versatility.
