Name: Prunus Persica "Peach Safari" 10Liter
SKU: GT118
Price: 315.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Prunus Persica "Peach Safari" 10Liter

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Product Details

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

📌 Product Description

Prunus persica ‘Safari’ is a productive peach variety known for its attractive fruit and good flavour. The fruit is typically medium to large, with a yellow background and a red blush, offering sweet, juicy flesh suitable for fresh eating and processing.

This variety is valued for its adaptability and reliable yields, making it a good choice for home gardens and small orchards. In spring, the tree produces an abundance of soft pink blossoms, adding seasonal ornamental appeal.

‘Safari’ is a dependable and versatile peach variety suited to a range of growing conditions.

📏 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: Early to mid-summer
Climate Suitability: Best suited to temperate regions with moderate winter chill
Chill Requirement: Medium

🌼 Additional Benefits

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

🌿 Ideal Uses

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

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