Plant Database
Red Baron Peach
Peach ‘Red Baron’
The Red Baron Peach is as ornamental as it is productive, making it a stunning dual-purpose choice for the landscape. In spring, it is covered in gorgeous, double deep-pink flowers that resemble roses. These give way to a heavy crop of large, classic yellow peaches with a vivid red blush. The fruit is sweet, flavorful, and freestone, perfect for fresh eating and preserves. If you want a tree that provides a spectacular floral display in spring and delicious fruit in summer, Red Baron is a perfect pick.
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Prized for its stunning display of fragrant, double deep-pink flowers in spring.
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Produces large, attractive freestone fruit with bright red skin over yellow.
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Flesh is sweet, aromatic, and juicy with a balanced flavor.
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Self-pollinating and a reliable cropper.
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A naturally smaller, spreading tree, ideal for limited spaces.
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Provides three seasons of interest: spring blooms, summer fruit, and fall color.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Sweet and pleasantly aromatic with classic peach notes.
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Texture: Firm yet juicy.
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Best Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and baking. Its beauty makes it ideal for edible landscaping.