Prunus persica Vigne jaune - Vineyard Peach tree

Prunus persica Vigne jaune peach is a self-fertile, vigorous and late variety. Its small fruits with non-fibrous yellow flesh have a unique, sweet and melting flavour, very sweet and tangy. They are round, with yellow-orange skin. They are delicious in compotes and preserves or eaten fresh. Harvest takes place at maturity, late in September. This variety is not very susceptible to leaf curl and Monilia.

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 strong development in the 19th century. From then on, numerous selections aimed at improving the taste qualities of the fruit took place. The Vigne jaune Peach was used at the end of the vine: more susceptible to diseases than the vine, it showed symptoms earlier, allowing the vinegrower to anticipate a treatment for his vine.

Like many fruit trees, the Vigne jaune Peach likes light, rich, deep soils, and does not tolerate excess water or heavy, compact soils well. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will help with fruiting.
It is a vigorous tree with the spreading shape of a high-trunked tree with many horizontally growing branches, giving it an elegant spread-out silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is bright green with a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, from 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) by 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) wide, with a short petiole.
Its pink blossom appears late, in April. It can therefore be grown further north. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile.
The fruits are round with yellow-orange skin. They have a unique, melting, very sweet and tangy flavour. This tree does not require too much maintenance. It withstands pruning well.

Peaches can be enjoyed raw, cooked, sweetened, salted, flambéed, glazed or deglazed. They pair very well with wine and certain meats, such as duck. They can be found in many recipes, including jams, compotes, pastries...