Prunus persica Orlandine - Peach Tree

The 'Orlandine'® ('Ferradin') Peach is a self-fertile variety, moderately vigorous but productive. It can be grown in all regions. Its medium-sized peaches are red with an orange background and fuzzy skin. The flesh is yellow, crisp, tasty, and sweet. The harvest takes place in August.

The species name "persica" was given to the peach, which was thought to originate from Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms originate from Northern China. It appeared in Europe in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. Since then, numerous selections aiming to improve the fruit's taste qualities have taken place. Like many fruit trees, the 'Orlandine' Peach prefers light, rich, and deep soil, and it does not tolerate excessive water or heavy and compact soil. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will protect the flowering and help with fruiting, even though its late flowering protects it from spring frosts.

It is a tree with an upright habit, indicating a tall trunk tree with many branches that grow vertically, giving it an elegant and slender silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is a bright green and emits a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, measuring 8 to 15cm (3 to 6in) in length and 3 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in width, with short petioles. Its pale pink flowering occurs late, at the end of March, making it suitable for cultivation in northerly regions such as north of the Loire River. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile. The fruiting results in medium-sized peaches that are red with an orange background and fuzzy skin. The flesh is yellow, crisp, tasty, and sweet. This tree does not require too much maintenance and responds well to pruning.

Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweet, salty, flambéed, frozen, or thawed. They pair very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in numerous recipes, especially for jams, compotes, pastries,...

For transportation purposes, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common pruning forms: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for the high standard form. If you would like more information or advice on training your fruit trees, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This fruit tree is delivered in a "ready-to-plant" root ball. During planting, the root ball should be planted as is. The biodegradable tontine that surrounds the root ball and preserves the rootlets will decompose naturally during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.