This Iowa peach is known for its exceptional hardiness and very good flavor. It is a white fleshed freestone with white skin, blushed red. Small to medium sized fruit is juicy and aromatic. Polly White Peach is midseason ripening. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly - a heavy feeder. Needs good drainage. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Peaches need regular pruning to thin excessive twiggy growth. Only prune during dry weather to decrease potential disease introduction to newly-exposed wood. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Susceptible to peach leaf curl, brown rot, oriental fruit moth and peach twig borer.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
