{"product_id":"contender-peach-tree-prunus-persica-live-bare-root-2-ft-tall-cold-hardy-fruit-tree-sweet-yellow-freestone-peach-backyard-orchard-tree-ready-to-plant","title":"Contender Peach Tree – Prunus persica Live Bare Root | 2 Ft Tall Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Sweet Yellow Freestone Peach | Backyard Orchard Tree | Ready to Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eGrow delicious homegrown peaches even in cooler climates with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eContender Peach Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e2-foot tall live bare root fruit tree ready for planting\u003c\/strong\u003e. This popular variety is known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eexcellent cold hardiness and reliable fruit production\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great choice for northern gardens and backyard orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eContender peaches produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"579\"\u003emedium to large freestone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"636\"\u003efirm yellow flesh and beautiful red-orange skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. The peaches are sweet, juicy, and perfect for fresh eating, baking, preserves, and canning. In spring, the tree also produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ebeautiful pink blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding ornamental value to your landscape before fruit season arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eThis variety is \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eself-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it can produce fruit on its own, though planting near another peach variety may increase harvest yields. With proper care and full sun, the Contender peach tree can reward gardeners with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003econsistent mid-season harvests around August\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eYour tree is shipped from a licensed nursery and arrives \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003ebare root and dormant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with roots carefully wrapped to maintain moisture during transit. Planting instructions are included to help ensure successful establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e✔️ 1 live Contender Peach tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 2 feet tall\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e✔️ Bare root fruit tree ready for planting\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e✔️ Healthy dormant tree from licensed nursery\u003cbr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e✔️ Roots wrapped securely for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e🌼 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eCommon Name: Contender Peach\u003cbr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Young tree (bare root)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining fertile garden soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; regular watering during the growing season\u003cbr data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eMature Height: 12–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 4–8\u003cbr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003eHarvest Season: Mid-season (around August)\u003cbr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003ePollination: Self-fertile (larger crops with another peach tree)\u003cbr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes, with pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eCare Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003ePlant your Contender peach tree in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003esunny location with well-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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