{"product_id":"2-contender-peach-trees-prunus-persica-live-bare-root-2-ft-tall-fruit-trees-cold-hardy-freestone-peach-variety-backyard-orchard-starter-ready-to-plant","title":"2 Contender Peach Trees – Prunus persica Live Bare Root | 2 Ft Tall Fruit Trees | Cold Hardy Freestone Peach Variety | Backyard Orchard Starter | Ready to Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eStart your backyard orchard with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eset of 2 Contender Peach Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e, each approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e2 feet tall and shipped bare root, ready for planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contender is a highly popular peach variety known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eexcellent cold hardiness and dependable fruit production\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for gardeners in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eThese trees produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"575\"\u003emedium to large freestone peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"632\"\u003efirm yellow flesh and beautiful red-orange skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and canning. In spring, the trees also display \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"781\"\u003elovely pink blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding seasonal beauty to your landscape before fruit appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eContender peach trees are \u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eself-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e, but planting multiple trees—like this set—can help encourage \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003elarger harvests and improved pollination\u003c\/strong\u003e. With proper care, these trees will reward you with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003ereliable mid-season harvests around August\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eYour trees are grown at a licensed nursery and shipped \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003ebare root in a dormant state\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roots carefully wrapped in moist paper and protective covering to maintain moisture during shipping. 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