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