Garnet Beauty Peach
About
'Garnet Beauty' grows well in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes area, and central Midwest. Produces medium-large, semi-freestone peaches with red blushed, yellow skin and yellow flesh with red streaks. Early and heavy bearing, vigorous. A mutation of 'Redhaven'. The peach is the most adaptable of all fruit trees for home gardens. When planting, they should be spaced to allow a spread of 20 to 25 feet. At 3 or 4 years of age they begin to bear large crops and reach peak productivity at 8 to 12 years. Peaches need clear, hot weather during their growing season and require well-drained soil as well as a regular fertilizing program. They also require heavier pruning than any other fruit trees to maintain size and encourage new growth. Most peach varieties are self fertile, not requiring a second tree. Cannot tolerate extreme winter cold or late frost. Peach leaf curl, brown rot, peach scab and peach tree borer can be a problem.
