| Cultivar Name: |
Rubyprince
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| Type |
Peach |
| Patent |
Not Patented
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| Parentage |
Prunus persica cv. 'Fireprince' x BY78GN55
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| Species |
Prunus persica
|
| Usage |
Scion
|
| Products |
Fresh Market
|
| Chill Requirement |
850 chill hours required
|
| Yield |
Medium
|
| Flesh Color |
Yellow
|
| Pit |
Cling
|
| Ripening time |
-6
weeks relative to
Elberta
|
| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
|
| Description |
A W.R. Okie cultivar of Peach. Rubyprince is a medium to large peach that is globose and attractive. It is 80-90% scarlet red over yellow ground color with yellow flesh. It's moderately firm, melting and good flavored. The tree is vigorous and moderately productive with medium susceptibility to bacterial spot. |
| References |
- The "Prince" Peaches, Plant & Pest Advisory, A Rutgers Cooperative Extension Publication; Volume 17, Number 29; November 14, 2012; Jerome L. Frecon, Agricultural Agent,
Link
- Diversity of Low Chill Peaches (Prunus Persica) from Asia, Brazil, Europe and the USA. Anderson, Natalie Ann. 2010 Link
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No photos for this cultivar.
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