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Prunus Persica Saturn - Description
- Dwarfed Potted Fruit Tree
- Latin Name: Prunus persica 'Saturn'
- Common Name: Flat Peach Tree / Donut Peach
- Deciduous fruit tree
- Pot Size: 5L
- Current Plant Size: Approx. 75cm
- A compact fruit tree producing distinctive flat peaches with exceptionally sweet flavour.
Prunus Persica Saturn - Characteristics
- Produces unique flattened peaches with sweet, juicy white flesh
- Beautiful pink blossom appears in early spring before the fruit develops
- Fruits ripen during late summer under favourable growing conditions
- Compact growth makes it ideal for smaller gardens and patio containers
- Self-fertile variety, producing fruit without the need for a pollination partner
- Hardy in Irish gardens when planted in a warm, sunny and sheltered location
Prunus Persica Saturn - Uses
- Perfect for home orchards and kitchen gardens
- Ideal for growing in large containers on patios
- Excellent for eating fresh, desserts and preserving
- Adds beautiful spring blossom and productive summer harvests to the garden
Prunus Persica Saturn - Planting & Aftercare
- Plant in full sun in a warm, sheltered position
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Water regularly during establishment and while fruit is developing
- Feed with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser each spring
- Prune lightly after harvesting to maintain an open framework
- Protect spring blossom from late frosts where possible to maximise fruit production
