The Ranger peach is a cultivar of the standard peach species, known for being a cold-hardy, self-fertile, freestone tree that produces large, red-skinned, yellow-fleshed fruit.
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Scientific Name
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Prunus persica 'Ranger'
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Foliage: Deciduous
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Leaves: Dark green leaves and smooth gray bark
Flowers: Light pink, single-blooming flowers
Fruit: Produces large, yellow-fleshed freestone peaches with a red blush
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Mature Height
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15-20 feet |
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Mature Width (Spread)
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15-20 feet |
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Growth Rate
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Fast-growing |
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USDA Zone/Chill Hours
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5-8; 800-850 chill hours. |
Plant Care & Characteristics
Light Requirements: Full sun. Requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight.
Water Requirements: Requires consistent moisture for healthy growth. They need regular moisture during the growing season, particularly when setting fruit.
Drought Resistance: Moderate. Requires consistent moisture for high-quality fruit, but is resilient.
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil, ideally a sandy loam, with a pH of 6.0–6.5.
Deer Resistance: Low. Prone to browsing, as deer commonly feed on young fruit trees, including their foliage, tender limbs, and fruits. While hardy and reliable producers, they require protection—such as fencing or tree guards—to prevent damage from deer.
Pest/Disease Resistance: Highly adaptability and good resistance to bacterial spot. It shows moderate resistance to common issues like powdery mildew, leaf spot, and peach leaf curl.
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Harvest: June to August.
