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peach tree selection #878930

Asked July 26, 2024, 3:24 PM EDT

wanting to know a variety of freestone peach tree resistant to leaf curl and thrive in climate of willamette valley Th tree will be planted in Turner Oregon.

Marion County Oregon

Expert Response

Thanks for reaching out. Here is a list based on information from the PNW Disease Management Handbook.
Freestone peaches with peach leaf curl resistance:
  • Autumn Rose
  • Indian Free
  • Muir
  • Nanaimo
Note that it is recommended to spray the trees with fungicide for leaf curl the first two years after planting to have the most success.
Brooke Edmunds Oregon State University Extension Community Horticulturist Replied July 29, 2024, 6:12 PM EDT

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