White peaches are fragile and hard to grow. Most of them require warmer temperatures to grow than yellow peaches, so they aren’t really considered a Garrett County native. Raritan Rose is the most cold-hardy white peach we could find. It will grow in areas similar to ours. Now, with that said, it is the most tender tree we are carrying in the Tree Sale. You will want to give this tree some protection by planting it in an area that is blocked from the wind and that may be warmer. If it blooms during a heavy frost, you will need to protect the blossoms.
Raritan Rose is a white fleshed peach with a honey-sweet flavor that will melt in your mouth. Fruits are large, and the tree is vigorous and productive.
It was developed by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station in 1936. It is resistant to Bacterial Spot.
The tree does require 1000 hours of chill in order to fruit. So, you should not order this tree for areas that don’t have long, cold winters.
Raritan Rose is self-fertile, and it does not require a pollinator. As with all peaches it does need to be pruned yearly. Keep 1′ to 3′ new growth.
