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Apple 'Golden D.'
Apple 'Pink Lady'
Apricot 'Blenheim'
Melons
Nectarine 'Double Delight'
Nectarine 'Harko'
Nectarine 'Liz's Late'
Peach 'Rio Oso G.'
Pear '20th Century'
Pear 'Shinseiki'
Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Pluot 'Flavor King'
Pluot 'Flavor S.'
Pomegranate 'W'
Raspberry, Red

Genus: Prunus Specific Epithet: persica Variety: 'Rio Oso Gem'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 3 Vitamins (highest in) : Potassium, C Calories/Cup: 50
Phonetic: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh

Family: Roseaceae
Root Meanings: Plum family /Of or from Persia Origin: California CA
Native: Yes
Common Name(s) : Rio Oso Gem Peach
Zones: 3, 7-9, 14-16, 18 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular

Type: Tree

 Persistence: Deciduous
Height: 10-15 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Growth Rate: --
Blooms: Spring Flowers: Pink Fruit: Mid-August

Features:

  • 800 hours chilling
  • Favorite late yellow freestone
  • Large, sweet, rich flavor
  • Small tree
  • Showy bloom
  • Self-fruitful

Considerations:

  • Fruit bruises easily and drops from the tree as soon as it ripens
  • Sets many doubles which drop early
  • Thin judiciously and prop heavy branches to avoid breakage

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Baking