Prunus persica Sauzee Bel - Flat Peach Tree

The Peach Sauzee Bel is a self-fertile, vigorous, and productive variety. It can be grown in all regions. Its flat peaches are red with a yellow background. Their white flesh is tasty, sweet, and fragrant. Harvest takes place at ripeness, in mid-July.

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 significant development in the 19th century. From there, numerous selections aimed at improving the fruit's taste qualities took place. The Peach Sauzee Bel is a variety selected by Zaiger Genetics in California, USA.

Like many fruit trees, the Peach Sauzee Bel appreciates light, rich, and deep soils. It does not tolerate excess water or heavy and compact soils well. A sunny location sheltered from the wind will protect flowering and aid in fruiting, even though its late flowering protects it from spring frosts.

It is a tree with an erect habit, indicating a tree with a tall trunk that has many branches with vertical growth, giving it an elegant and slender silhouette. Its deciduous foliage is a vibrant 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 a short petiole.

Its pale pink flowering occurs late, at the end of March, making it suitable for cultivation in regions north of the Loire. The flowers are hermaphroditic and self-fertile.
Fruiting results in red peaches with a yellow background. Their white flesh is tasty, sweet, and fragrant. This tree does not require too much maintenance and tolerates pruning well.

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