Semi Dwarf Peach Tree - ‘Reine des Vergers’

Fruit Type: Peach
Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Reine des Vergers’
Fruit Colour: Golden skin with red blush
Growth Habit: Semi dwarf deciduous fruit tree grafted onto slow-growing rootstock
Final Height: Approx. 3–4 m
Expected Yield: Approx. 15–30 kg per season once mature
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pollination: Generally self-fertile
Hardiness: Winter hardy to approx. −20°C; blossoms may be sensitive to late spring frost

Peach trees bring a distinctive character to the home garden, and ‘Reine des Vergers’ is appreciated for its classic fruit quality and attractive summer harvest. This variety produces peaches with warm golden skin often flushed with red and juicy, aromatic flesh well suited to fresh eating.

This peach grows as a semi dwarf fruit tree, remaining more compact and manageable than traditional full-sized orchard peaches. The controlled size is achieved through grafting onto a slow-growing rootstock, a technique widely used in professional orchards to regulate tree height while encouraging earlier and reliable fruit production. The result is a tree that is easier to prune, maintain, and harvest while still producing generous yields.

In spring the tree produces attractive pink blossoms that add early colour to the garden while attracting bees and other pollinators. These blossoms mark the beginning of the fruiting season.

The fruits develop during the warm months and typically ripen in late summer depending on local climate conditions and the amount of sunlight the tree receives.

This variety is generally considered self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without the need for a second peach tree nearby, although the presence of another peach tree may improve overall yields.

Peaches thrive in warm, sunny locations. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil to support strong growth and proper fruit development. A sheltered position helps protect early blossoms from late spring frosts.

We select our fruit trees with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for reliable outdoor cultivation in our climate.

With proper placement and care, ‘Reine des Vergers’ offers gardeners the pleasure of harvesting sweet peaches directly from their own garden.

All trees are sold and delivered as 1 year old trees, in jute bags filled with rich Dutch soil.