Contender Peach
Prunus persica 'Contender'
PROO-nus per-SIK-uh
Fruit Trees: Plum Tree
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Rounded
Height
12–15 ft
Spread
12–15 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Semi-Dwarf
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Fruit Firmness
Medium All Purpose
Pollination
Self-pollinating
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1200+ hours