Prunus persica Sanguine de Savoie Peach - Peach Tree

The Sanguine de Savoie Peach is a late, self-fertile variety. Its medium-sized round peaches are dark red and fuzzy. The white flesh turns blood-red when the fruit is picked at its peak, juicy, tangy, and fragrant. They are ideal for making jams, compotes, preserves, and even for eating fresh. Harvest takes place in September when the fruit is ripe. Hardy variety.

The species name "persica" was given to the peach, which was thought to originate from Persia. In reality, all cultivated forms of peaches are native to northern China. Its appearance in Europe occurred in the 6th century and experienced significant development in the 19th century. From then on, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. The Sanguine de Savoie Peach is a French variety.

Like many fruit trees, the Sanguine de Savoie Peach prefers light, rich, and deep soils. It does not tolerate excessive water or heavy and compact soils well. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will protect the flowering and aid in fruiting.
It is a tree with an upright habit, indicating a tall trunk with numerous vertically growing branches, giving it an elegant, slender silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is a bright green and emits a slight almond scent. Its leaves are long, measuring 8 to 15 cm (3 to 6in) in length and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in width, with short petioles.
Its pale pink flowering occurs in late March or early April, making it suitable for cultivation in regions north of the Loire River. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile.
The fruiting results in medium-sized, dark red round peaches. The white flesh turns blood-red when the fruit is picked at its peak, juicy, tangy, and fragrant. This tree does not require excessive maintenance and tolerates pruning well.

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

For transport reasons, our tallest scions may be pruned before shipment. They are suitable for all common training forms: cordons, espaliers, goblets, half-standards, and low standards, except for high standards. 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 netting surrounding the root ball, which preserves the rootlets, will decompose on its own during the plant's growth. By doing so, you ensure better establishment.