Peach — Reliance

Prunus persica "Reliance"

Most cold-hardy peach cultivar in commercial cultivation. Bred in New Hampshire specifically for short-season cold climates.

Hardiness ratings

Peach — Reliance hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 4–8 −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H7 down to −20 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 4–8 −29 °C to −1 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 1–4 −15 °C to 5 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Reliable cropping in zone 4–5 where most peaches fail
  • Yellow freestone flesh; flavour good but not exceptional

Pet caution: Peach — Reliance is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Related plants

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Reference

Peach — Reliance on Wikipedia