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Avalon Pride peach / nectarine

Prunus persica
Avalon Pride
A disease-resistant yellow-fleshed peach, well-suited to growing outdoors in the UK.

Avalon Pride peach / nectarine identification images

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USDA identification images for Avalon Pride

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2022 season

    • 20th March  2022  - tree owned by Richard in Objat, France

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    Origins

    • Species: Prunus persica - Peach

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Period of origin: 1950 - 1999
    • Fruit colour: Orange / Red
    • Flower colour: Pink
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous
    • Flesh colour: Golden / Yellow
    • Fruit size: Large
    • Leaf/Flower sequence: Flowers appear first

    Using

    • Picking season: Mid
    • Keeping (of fruit): 1-3 days
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Cropping: Light
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking month: August
    • Picking period: early August
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 3
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Attractive features: Attractive flowers
    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Warm climates
    • Cold-hardiness: Cold-hardy
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Hot (>30C / 86F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Good
    • Peach leaf curl: Some susceptibility

    Where to buy trees

    The following tree nurseries offer Avalon Pride peach / nectarine trees for sale:


    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



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