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Contender Peach
Contender Peach
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A freestone peach bred to set a reliable crop where late frosts and bitter winters wipe out lesser varieties.
Contender is a cold-hardy yellow-fleshed peach developed by North Carolina State University, prized across the Upper South and the colder peach-growing regions for its dependable production. The fruit is medium-to-large, firm, and richly flavored with a balanced sweet-tart juiciness, and because it is a freestone the flesh pulls cleanly away from the pit. It eats beautifully out of hand and holds its shape for canning, freezing, and baking.
Why growers choose the Contender
- Genuine cold hardiness. Bred for the upper end of peach country, it performs reliably in zones 5 through 9 where many peaches struggle to survive winter.
- Late, frost-dodging bloom. Its spring flowers open a touch later than many peaches, helping the crop slip past damaging late frosts.
- Clean freestone flesh. The firm yellow flesh separates easily from the pit, making it ideal for slicing, canning, and freezing.
- Self-fertile productivity. A single tree sets fruit on its own, so you do not need a second peach to get a harvest.
- Heavy, consistent bearing. Vigorous and productive, it returns a substantial late-summer crop year after year once established.
At a mature 12 to 15 feet, Contender makes a manageable backyard orchard tree that fits a sunny corner of the yard, anchors a small home orchard, or stands as a productive specimen that earns its keep with both spring bloom and an August harvest.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We want you to love your UncommonWares! If it's not a fit, we'll gladly accept returns of unused, stock (non-custom) UncommonWares products within 15 days of purchase.
⚠️ NOTE - UncommonWares offers products from curated brands. Many of which have their own return or final sale policies. We will note their policy at the bottom of their product listing so it's clear. Please be sure to read each brand's return policy before purchase. ⚠️
The following applies only to UncommonWares branded product (other brands' policies are listed on their product page):
STOCK PRODUCTS - Stock products at UncommonWares are carefully curated and often in limited quantities. If you're lucky enough to grab some UW goods before they sell out, we feel certain you will enjoy your purchases. If for whatever reason stock items purchased need to be returned, please be sure it's in new, unused condition, in its original packaging and returned to the store within 15 days of purchase. Online Orders: Shipping charges are non-refundable and any return shipping cost incurred will not be reimbursed unless the product arrived damaged or incorrect product was sent. NOTE: Only stock, non-custom/non-personalized products can be returned.
CUSTOM PRODUCTS - UncommonWares custom products are created as ordered, therefore, all personalized/custom product sales are final. It is rare, but if your item arrives damaged or is defective, it must be reported within 10 business days for replacement. Simply email 4service@uncommonwares.com with a photo of the damage and any details about your order so we can efficiently process your replacement.
Please note that as a result of different textures and finishes colors will vary on products whether digitally imprinted or dyed. Products from separate dye lots may result in color shift. We always recommend coordinating instead of matching. In addition, what is shown on your screen may vary from your finished product. Slight color shifts are not considered defective and therefore cannot be returned nor replaced.
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