Rochester

Rochester peach and nectarine trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

Form	Rootstock	Price	Quantity
Maiden	AdaptabilSemi-vigorous	£39.00	-1234567891011121314151617181920
Maiden	BromptonVery vigorous	£39.00	-1234567891011121314151617181920

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Rochester

Rochester is a long established variety raised in early 20th century in the USA. It is one the most popular outdoor peaches in the UK. The fruit is large with an attractive red flush over an orange skin. The orange-yellow flesh is soft and juicy. It is sweet with a good flavour. It flowers late missing late frosts and giving more reliable crop. Like most peaches Rochester is susceptible to peach leaf curl.

Characteristics of Rochester peach and nectarine trees

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