Crimson Rocket™ Peach Tree

Don't believe you have room in your yard for a Peach Tree. Guess what? Now you do!

The Crimson Rocket™ shoots straight up to the sky and is filled with a juicy payload! Crimson Rocket™ Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'KV930455') is perfectly sized for urban gardens, patio containers and balcony planters. Without taking up too much space, you'll fill your kitchen with a delectable harvest!

Crimson Rocket™ has a much tighter profile and shorter stature, but the same great yields as larger Peach trees. And they don't need a pollinator! One tree will produce armloads of big, sweet, juicy Peaches. Plus they will give you their first crop one to two years after planting and grow 1-2 feet per year!

The easy-to-grow Peaches are firm, large and freestone and ripen early in the season. The trees are small enough that you could have your own urban orchard of Crimson Rocket™ Peach trees. Farmer's Market here we come!

Great for the beginning hobby orchardist and seasoned fruit growers alike, these small, columnar (not dwarf) trees will give you years of full-sized, juicy Peaches with ease.

Enjoy your fill of pies, preserves and more for fresh eating, plus plenty to give away to the neighbors! Without sacrificing much space to do it!

Delight in the great shape of these columnar trees and their spring show of lovely pink, fragrant blooms! Summer brings long, narrow green foliage that provides lush shade and tranquil privacy.

How to Use Crimson Rocket Peach Tree In The Landscape

Imagine picking them from your patio, your kitchen garden or your balcony. Anywhere you can plant a narrow tree that won’t take up much room, you’ll be able to enjoy amazing fresh fruit!

Rooftop gardens and container gardeners rejoice because this tree easily tucks into any sunny spot available! Prune smaller yet if needed! You can enjoy peaches anywhere!

Create formal walls and rows for privacy and screening you and your neighbors will enjoy, providing elegant floral displays, juicy fruit and dappled shade.

The gorgeous blooms make these fantastic ornamentals for dual-purpose gardening! Plant one as a beautiful specimen or focal point front and center in your front yard, or line your drive with lush shade trees, that just so happen to offer up a delightful harvest.

Reaching 10-14 feet in height, but only 6-8 feet wide, these columnar trees are fantastic a wide range of conditions and very adaptable!

Park one at the corner of your home to anchor your foundation plantings or other garden beds. Or stand a pair as sentries at the entrance to your garden or pathways. When maintained smaller, these are great container plants for your patio or terrace, where to can keep them within arms reach!

The gorgeous blooms are fantastic for early spring forcing so you can enjoy them indoors as well!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Loving full sun, fruit trees require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day for optimal fruiting and health. Hardy in USDA growing zones 5-8, this cold-hardy peach is ideal for a broad range of garden conditions.

Doing best in moderately moist soil and nearly all types, any well-drained soil medium that has been enriched with organic material. For best results, fertilize your tree regularly with Dr. Earth Fruit Tree Fertilizer or a good organic, slow-release fertilizer. Add Nature Hills Root Boosterwhile planting for a life-long symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots.

Keep your fruit tree healthy with regular watering in the heat of summer and in times of drought. Container plants and new plants still getting established especially need careful attention to their moisture needs. A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.

Easy care, easy to grow and requiring very little work to maintain, Crimson Rocket™ delivers so much more in return! Prune to keep an open canopy for air and sunlight to reach the interior of your tree, remove crossing branches, water growth and suckers. Read more on pruning your fruit tree and Peach tree care in our Garden Blog.

Rocket over today and enjoy the sweet nectar of summer Peaches from your own yard, no matter what size it is! Order your own Crimson Rocket™ Columnar Peach Tree today at NatureHills.com to get growing as soon as possible!

Peach Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Crimson Rocket Peach Trees to bear fruit?

Nature Hills Nursery sells fruit trees with mature root systems that are already three to four years old, so you’ll enjoy fruit sooner than you would with younger trees! Expect a young peach tree to begin fruiting by the 3rd year after you plant it.

How Fast Do Crimson Rocket Peach Trees Grow?

Be sure to plant your peach in a sunny and well-drained location. Once your Crimson Rocket (Prunus persica 'KV930455') has been established (after the first year), it can typically add 12-18 inches of new growth in a growing season. If your plants are adding less than that in a season, it may be worth your while to check the fertility level.

Where do Crimson Rocket Peach Trees Grow Best?

Peach trees grow best in well-drained, fertile soil in at least 6 hours of full sun per day or more.

Do You Need 2 Peach Trees to Produce Fruit?

All peach trees are self-fertile, however planting more than one peach tree that blooms at about the same time, boosts yields on both trees and extends your harvest time!

Harvest Times for Crimson Rocket Peach Trees

Crimson Rockets are typically ready to harvest in August. Keep in mind exact harvest times are subject to change depending on the hardiness zones they’re being grown in.

Early-Season? Mid-Season? Late-Season? The terminology can be confusing for new peach tree growers. Weather, climate and your tree determine when it’s ripe.

When Should Crimson Rocket Peach Tree be Planted?

Bareroot peach trees can be planted in spring when they are available in your area. Container-grown peach trees can be very successfully transplanted all throughout the growing season. Check for first and last frost dates for your area with your local County Extension Office.

• Plant bareroot peach trees in the early spring.
• Plant container-grown trees anytime the ground is not frozen by digging a hole as deep as the soil line and twice as wide.

How Do I Find Crimson Rocket Peach Trees for Sale Near Me?

Make your life easier and your yard happier by shopping for peach trees at NatureHills.com online fruit tree nursery. You’ll find a massive selection of fruit trees for sale, including many lovely peach tree varieties!

Choose the right tree for your area by first finding your USDA growing zone by entering your zip code in the field above the Plant Highlights section on our product pages. Narrow down your options by plant hardiness zone, sun availability, and size requirements.

Place your order, knowing it’s backed by the Nature Hills Nursery product guarantee and protected by Plant Sentry™, which helps ensure regulated plant materials aren’t sent to prohibited areas.

Expect to receive your plants at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone when temperatures are safest for those plants that ship in fall, winter, or early spring.

Shop the selection of mature peach trees for sale at Nature Hills Nursery and place your order for Crimson Rocket Peach Tree today.

What shipping options do you offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won’ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Crimson Rocket Peach Tree for Sale for sale here at NatureHills.com!