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Has excellent winter hardiness and good frost tolerance. Resistant to
bacterial spot. An old standard that remains widely recommended.
Majestic
Climate Zones:
Zones 7-8
Notes:
The medium-sized, firm fruits have yellow, freestone flesh that
resists browning. Ripens in late mid-season. Medium- to high-chilling
(800 hours). The trees produce heavily. Recommended in the south-
eastern and southcentral United States.
O'Henry
Climate Zones:
Zones 7-8
Notes:
The large fruits have very firm, yellow, freestone flesh of high
quality. Ripens late to very late. Best for warmer climates.
Pekin
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-9
Notes:
The fruits are medium-sized and semiclingstone. Ripens in
early mid-season to mid-season. Very resistant to bacterial blight. A
North Carolina introduction.
