Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Contender’
Rootstock: Guardian (Standard)
Mature Height: 15–20 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Recommended Spacing: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Well-drained; adaptable
Overview
Contender is prized for cold hardiness and consistent production. Produces sweet, yellow-fleshed peaches even after late spring frosts.
Pollination Requirements
Self-fertile.
Harvest Season
Mid Summer (July)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Baking
• Home orchards
Tips for Success
• Excellent choice for colder locations
• Thin fruit to prevent limb breakage