Peachcot

New Zealand’s best Peachcot trees

Growing Peachcots in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• Reduced food waste
• Lower grocery costs
• Fewer food miles and less plastic packaging, decreasing your carbon footprint
• Convenience
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

From large Peachcot trees to small ones, we’ll help you find the right sized tree for your space. Our fruit trees have been selected to thrive in New Zealand’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Peachcot trees, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Peachcots

1. How do you look after a peachcot tree?

Caring for a peachcot involves providing it with the necessary conditions to thrive and produce an abundance of delicious fruit. Here's a guide to peachcot tree care:

1. Planting:
   • Plant bare-root trees in late winter or early spring, when the soil is cool and moist. Container-grown trees can be planted throughout the year, except for extreme hot periods.
   • Choose a location with full sun, well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5, and good air circulation. Avoid planting in areas prone to waterlogging.
   • Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly deeper. Gently loosen the roots of the tree and place it in the hole. Backfill the hole with soil and water thoroughly.
2. Watering:
   • Provide regular watering, especially during hot, dry periods. Aim to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
   • Water deeply and less frequently to encourage deep root growth. Avoid shallow watering, which can lead to surface roots and make the tree more susceptible to drought stress.
3. Fertiliser:
   • Apply a balanced fruit tree fertilizer in spring and summer to support healthy growth and fruit production.
4. Pruning:
   • Prune trees annually in late winter or early spring to maintain their shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage new growth.
5. Pest and Disease Control:
   • Monitor your trees regularly for signs of pests or diseases. Common pests include aphids and peach leaf curl.
6. Harvesting:
   • Peachcots typically ripen in mid-summer to late summer, depending on the variety. Harvest peaches when they are soft to the touch and have a yellow or red colour.
   • Use a gentle hand to harvest peachcots, twisting them slightly to remove them from the branch. Avoid pulling or tugging on the fruit, as this can damage the tree.

With proper care and attention, your peachcot tree will thrive in New Zealand's climate and provide you with an abundance of delicious, homegrown fruit for years to come.

2. What month is best to plant peachcot trees?

The best time to plant peachcots is in late winter or early spring. This is when the trees are dormant and the ground is cool and moist. Planting in the spring allows the trees to establish their root systems before the hot summer weather arrives.