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Bonita Peach Tree

$150.00

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Close-up of Bonita peaches from Paradise Nursery with one cut open to reveal the interior.
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Bonita Peach Tree

The Bonita Peach tree produces delicious yellow freestone fruit. The skin is yellow in color with a red blush. The flesh is also yellow with red near the pit. A sweet and very tasty, subacid, and very juicy yellow peach. A very popular variety is Southern California, and Winter climates like Los Angeles. Low Chill, needing less that 350 hours.
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Plant Type: Deciduous

USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10

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Plant Description Planting

The Bonita Peach tree is a woody, deciduous tree with long green leaves. It is easy to grow and available in Dwarf, Semi-Dwarf, and Standard forms, making it suitable for different garden sizes.

Sun Exposure and Size

  • Sunlight: Plant the peach tree in full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
  • Size: The tree can grow between 15 to 20 feet tall but can be pruned to stay between 8 to 15 feet tall. If you prefer a wider tree, allow for more space when planting.
  • Spacing: When planting multiple trees, space them 8-10 feet apart. Provide more space if you want the tree to grow wider.

Watering Instructions

  • Spring: Water new trees regularly, about 1-2 times per week during the spring growing season.
  • Summer: Increase watering to 2-3 times per week during the hot summer months.
  • Fall: As the weather cools, reduce irrigation to once per week.
  • Winter Dormancy: Discontinue watering entirely during the winter when the tree is dormant.

Fertilization

  • Spring Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer with a 1-1-1 or 2-1-1 NPK ratio (e.g., 5-5-5 or 6-3-3) in the spring to promote growth.
  • Summer Fertilization: Reapply a growth formula fertilizer during the summer.
  • Fall Fertilization: Avoid fertilizing in the fall to prevent weak growth. Instead, use a fertilizer with low nitrogen and higher phosphorus and potassium (e.g., 4-12-12 NPK ratio) to strengthen the tree for the next growing season.
  • Additional Fertilization: In cooler climates, manure can be applied in winter for added nutrients.

Pruning

  • Winter Pruning: Prune the tree in winter while dormant. Cut the tip to prevent it from growing too tall and remove side branches that are crossing inward.
  • Summer Thinning: Thin the tree during the summer to remove dry twigs, water sprouts, and excess fruits. This directs energy toward fruit production and overall tree health.

Pest Management

  • Winter Pest Control: Use dormant fruit tree spray or horticultural oil in the winter to manage pests.
  • Animal Protection: Use an animal repellant and cover the tree with netting to protect the fruit during harvest season.

Step One:
Soil and Planting: Plant in soil that drains well. Dig a hole that is as deep as the tree’s roots and at least twice as wide.

Step Two:
Place the tree in the hole and backfill around the plant’s roots with a mixture of the native soil and high-quality planting mix that has washed sand and organic fertilizer.

Step Three:
Create a basin around the roots drip zone so that water collects. Water deeply until the roots and nearby soil is saturated and reaches field capacity.