Duke of York

An excellent early white fleshed peach.

Origin: Hertfordshire UK, 1902

Pollination: Duke of York is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

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History and description of Duke of York

Duke of York is one of the finest early white fleshed peaches. Red flush on white skin. Very juicy soft flesh. Sweet with excellent flavour. Early season ensures good ripening. Like most peaches Duke of York is susceptible to peach leaf curl and need to be protected for best results.

Characteristics of Duke of York peach and nectarine trees

Use	Dessert
Colour	White Fleshed
Flavour
Fruit size
Picking time
Season of use	Mid July
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit
Fruit-bearing
Cropping
Pollination date	0
Pollination group
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners