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Prunus persica Madeleine de Courson Peach Tree Organic

Prunus persica Madeleine de Courson
Peach, Peach tree

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Ancient variety, vigorous and self-fertile, producing in August large peaches with a very remarkable yellow and red colouring. Their flesh is white veined with red in the centre, juicy and sweet, of excellent gustatory quality. They are pleasant to enjoy on their own, but also to cook in sweet or savoury recipes. This peach tree offers, around early April, a splendid flowering heralding the spring.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
4 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun
Self-fertilising
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to February, October to December
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Description

The 'Madeleine de Courson' Peach, from Organic Agriculture, is an old variety, characterized by the yellow colour of its marbled skin washed with intense red on the sunny side. It abundantly produces a large-sized peach, measuring 8 to 9 centimetres (3 to 4 inches) in diameter, weighing between 180 and 220 gramswith a round shape, slightly flattened at the top. The velvety skin is quite thick. The white flesh, veined with red towards the centre, has a sweet and fragrant flavour, without acidity, and the stone separates easily from the flesh. The limited height and spread habit of the peach facilitate harvesting. This variety is also resistant to cold, wind, peach leaf curl, and diseases in general, but may be vulnerable to powdery mildew. Sensitive to spring frosts, this peach prefers a warm, sunny, and sheltered exposure.

Prunus persica (Common Peach) is a fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family, originating from China in the regions of Sichuan and Guizhou around 500 BC. It appeared in Europe in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. From there, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place.

The 'Madeleine de Courson' variety is also known as 'Madeleine Rouge', 'Angevine Rouge', 'Grosse Madeleine', 'Late Red Madeleine', and 'Rouge Paysanne'. Its origins are divided, as some claim it was obtained in 1646 in the Charentes region, while others place it between 1623 and 1650 in Courson, in the Paris region. This peach tree forms a small tree with a fairly upright framework, reaching a height of 3 to 4 metres (10 to 13 feet), with a diameter of around 2 to 3 metres (7 to 10 feet). Its habit is well-suited to low forms (goblet shape) or espaliers. Its foliage consists of lanceolate leaves, 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) long and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) wide, with serrated and wavy edges, a bright green colour, which turn yellow-orange in the fall before falling off. The leaves are slightly fragrant and emit a sweet almond scent. In mid-April, bright pink flowers, 2 to 3cm (1in) in diameter, appear singly before the leaves on the previous year's branches. They can be destroyed by frost from -2 to -3°C onwards. It is a remarkably decorative spring bloomer, and particularly rich in nectar. It is a fairly hardy tree, down to -10°C, although it does susceptible to late spring frosts that damage its flowers and compromise fruiting. A self-fertile variety, not requiring other peach trees nearby for pollination, but the presence of another peach tree will improve fertility. The fruit harvest begins in early August and continues until the end of August, as they ripen. To obtain beautiful peaches, it is possible to remove some fruits as soon as they appear.

Prunus persica 'Madeleine de Courson' is a fertile variety, with rapid fruiting, yielding a harvest that can be more or less abundant depending on the year and exhibiting alternating bearing. As peaches are very fragile, they are harvested by hand with delicacy. The fruits are consumed immediately after harvest. Tasty and delicious, peaches can be eaten fresh as soon as they are picked. They are ideal for making compotes, ice creams and sorbets, tarts, pastries, fruit salads or compositions, as accompaniments to savoury dishes with meats (duck, rabbit, chicken, etc.) or fish (salmon, cod, etc.). They are also perfect for making juices or fruit syrups. Rich in water, peaches are refreshing and thirst-quenching. Being very fleshy, they provide great satiety. Low in calories, they are rich in potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, with a significant iron content. Their vitamin C and B content, antioxidants, and fibre make peaches a health asset. They are invigorating, energizing, and rehydrating. The fruits can be stored for a week in a cool place, away from light.

Like many fruit trees, peaches prefer rich, deep, and well-drained soils. They do not tolerate excess water, heavy and compact soils, or limestone soils. They prefer a sunny exposure, sheltered from drafts and cold winds. A southeast or southwest exposure suits them perfectly. In regions that frequently experience late spring frosts, the peach tree can be espaliered against a south-facing wall. Very popular, thanks to its fruit, the peach tree finds its place in the garden for the pleasure of young and old. With a wide range of varieties, it is easy to find the one that best suits your desires.

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Growth rate normal

Fruit

Fruit colour yellow
Fruit diameter 8 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Compote, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time August

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Prunus

Species

persica

Cultivar

Madeleine de Courson

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Peach, Peach tree

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference178241

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Planting and care

The 'Madeleine de Courson' Peach is planted in full sun, sheltered from drafts and cold winds. A southeast or southwest exposure is ideal for it. If you do not live in the south of France, the peach tree can be trained against a south-facing wall. In regions that frequently experience late spring frosts, it will be more difficult, if not impossible, to fruit a peach tree.

It requires ordinary soil in a rich, deep, and well-drained soil. The peach tree dreads heavy, waterlogged soils, as well as calcareous soils.

The planting period depends on the form of the peach tree. Thus, a bare-root peach tree should be planted from October to March, traditionally for Saint Catherine's Day, excluding periods of frost. A bare-root fruit tree should be planted immediately after purchase, as the roots should not be exposed to sunlight and open air. If you cannot plant it immediately, heel it in until ready.

When purchased in a container, the peach tree can be planted in autumn, from October to December, again excluding periods of frost or even in spring.

Dig a hole at least 60cm (24in) deep and 1 metre (3 feet) wide, at least one week before planting. Remove all rocks and weeds. Place the container in a basin to moisten the root ball through capillary action. Throw two handfuls of crushed horn at the bottom of the hole. Mix the excavated soil with well-rotted compost, well-decomposed manure, or potting soil. Fill the hole halfway with the excavated soil. Plant a stake at least 50cm (20in) deep. Place the peach tree in the hole. Fill with the remaining soil. Gently firm the soil around the peach tree and secure it to the stake. Form a basin and water generously.

Proceed in the same way if you are planting a bare-root peach tree. But don't forget to dress and praline the bare roots before planting.

 

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to February, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Orchard
Region concerned Pays Basque, Sud-Ouest, Zone méditerranéenne, dite de l’olivier
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Deep, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions In the following spring after planting, a first pruning for shaping will be welcome. Keep only the branches that will form the framework of the tree (about 5 branches). Then an annual pruning allows for the renewal of wood, essential for fruiting. To limit mistakes, it is preferable to prune in February or March during the bud burst period to differentiate between wood buds and flower buds. Sterile wood branches should be cut above the second bud to redistribute the sap. This way, a new branch will grow. For mixed branches that produce both types of buds, prune to keep the two buds near the base of the branch, and three or four flower buds and one wood bud above. Some also practice green pruning after fruiting and leaf fall. This involves cutting the tips of the branches. These prunings should always be done with sharp and disinfected secateurs or pruning shears. To limit the occurrence of diseases, it is also recommended to apply healing balm on the cuts.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January to February, November to December
Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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