White Lady Peach Tree

1. Planting: The White Lady Peach grows best in well-drained soil and full sun - any area that receives about 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Before planting, ensure you space standard trees at least 12 to 15 feet apart and away from buildings to allow ample growth. When you're ready to plant, dig a hole twice the size of the tree’s root ball and just as deep. Place the tree into the hole, backfill the soil, and then tamp the soil down firmly to remove any air pockets.

Apply a three-inch layer of mulch such as straw, pine needles, bark chips, recycled plastic pieces, or peat moss beneath the tree to prevent weed growth and keep the soil moist. Finally, water the newly planted tree thoroughly.

2. Watering: In order to produce an ample crop of juicy peaches, the White Lady Peach Tree enjoys evenly moist soil. Generally, you should water about once a week or more in hot weather. But if you're not sure when to water, simply check the soil about 2 to 3 inches down - if the soil is dry here, it's time to water.

3. Fertilizing: Fertilize your White Lady Peach with a balanced 10-10-10 formula one week after planting and again 1 to 2 months later. Established trees will benefit from dual fertilizing, once in the early spring and again in the late summer. Follow the directions on the fertilizer’s label for the best results.

4. Pruning: Prune prior to the first bloom in spring. When pruning, keep an open canopy to enable sunlight to reach all of the fruit. Prune away any shoots that appear below the tree’s graft line, and cut away any broken or damaged limbs.