Prunus Persica "Peach Van Riebeeck" 10Liter

Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Van Riebeeck’
Common Names: Van Riebeeck Peach, Peach Tree

📌 Product Description

Prunus persica ‘Van Riebeeck’ is a well-established peach variety valued for its good fruit quality and dependable performance in South African conditions. The fruit is medium to large, with a yellow base and a red blush, offering sweet, juicy flesh suitable for fresh eating and processing.

This variety is known for its consistent yields and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for home orchards and small-scale growers. In spring, the tree produces masses of soft pink blossoms, adding ornamental charm to the garden.

‘Van Riebeeck’ is a versatile and productive peach variety suited to a range of uses.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m
Spread: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter

Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil consistently moist during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in early spring and after harvest

Maintenance:

• Prune annually during winter dormancy to maintain structure and encourage fruiting
• Generally self-fertile
• Monitor for pests and diseases such as leaf curl

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Mid to late summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to temperate regions with sufficient winter chill
Chill Requirement: Medium

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Sweet, juicy fruit
• Reliable and productive
• Good adaptability
• Suitable for fresh use and processing
• Attractive spring blossoms

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home orchards
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Cooking and baking
✔ Preserves
✔ Edible landscaping