Indian Free Peach Tree

Also known as the Muir Yellow Cling, the cherished Indian Free Peach (Prunus persica 'Indian Free') is a disease-resistant tree that produces large peaches! Many people are re-discovering the incredible flavor of old-world heirloom varieties. You'll have to do a double-take when you see this peach!

Starting as fragrant, glamorous pink blossoms, these grow delectable white peaches, marbled with dark, wine-red streaks through the flesh and around the freestone pit. Combined with the frosted fuzz on the outside, this makes for a truly striking fruit!

The flavor is where Indian Free Peach really stands out! Sweet, smooth and juicy, it's described as berry-like with a hint of plum. It continues to improve as it hangs on the tree, featuring a 19 - 20 Brix (sugar rating scale) when fully ripe! Indian Free stores up to two weeks after harvest and is highly regarded as a canning Peach!

Planting and Application:

Suburban edible landscaping is a garden trend on the rise! Plant this peach and its pollinator in your garden or landscape as an ornamental flowering tree. Provide this Peach a full sun location and a does require another Peach variety as a pollinator partner. Try high-density gardening or plant among others in a hedgerow for privacy or in your orchard with other Peach.

You'll make the most remarkable preserves and late-season pies, or try the fruit dried! Imagine serving grilled Peach slices with artisanal cheese and prosciutto! You'll simply dazzle your family and friends with homegrown goodness and a marvelous presentation - all from your very own fruit tree!

• Heirloom & Cold Hardy
• Highly Aromatic & Rich, Berry-Tasting Fruit
• Late-Season Freestone 19 - 20 Brix
• White Flesh Streaked & Crimson Stripes
• Gorgeous Pink Flowers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This variety grows very well in well-drained, enriched and moist soil. It's even resistant to Peach Leaf Curl. Mulch well for insulation and prune when dormant to open the canopy.

• Full Sun, Moderate Moisture & Well-Drained Enriched Soil
• Prune When Dormant & Thin For Largest Fruit
• Requires a Pollinator Partner
• 700 Chill Hours
• Highly Resistant to Peach Leaf Curl Disease!

Thought to be a sport of the famous Indian Blood Peach, an old-world variety planted at the Monticello orchards of Thomas Jefferson. Indian Free Peach has won many taste tests time after time. This beautiful variety has been beloved since its introduction around 1869, so don't miss this heritage freestone variety - order yours from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!

Peach Tree Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for Indian Free 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 Indian Free Peach Trees Grow?

Be sure to plant your peach in a sunny and well-drained location. Once your Indian Free (Prunus persica 'Indian Free') 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 Indian Free 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 Indian Free Peach Trees

Indian Frees are typically ready to harvest in late August to September. 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 Indian Free 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 Indian Free 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 Indian Free 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 Indian Free Peach Tree for Sale for sale here at NatureHills.com!