Peach, 'Contender'

Contender is known as one of the more reliable peaches in areas with late frosts because it blooms later and has hardy, more frost resistant buds. It has a high yield potential and consistent fruit quality. This tree blooms mid-season with white to light pink flowers. The fruit is freestone with a yellow to orange-red skin with a slight blush, and firm, juicy, and sweet flesh. Contender peaches are known for high yield potential and usually ripen around September. Because this tree is so vigorous and productive, thinning the blossoms will help achieve larger fruits.