Golden Jubilee peach trees produce mid-season peaches that can be grown in cooler climates. They need about 800 chilling hours, temperatures below 45 F. (7 C.), to set fruit. They are a hybrid peach whose parent is the Elberta peach. The Golden Jubilee peach variety produces yellow-fleshed, sweet and juicy, freestone peaches that are ready for harvest in summer. The trees bloom in the spring with scented pink-tinted blossoms, which give way to yellow fruit with a flush of scarlet that can be used for canning or eating fresh.

The ideal time to plant Golden Jubilee Peach trees is in late winter or early spring, before the tree starts to break dormancy. Planting during this time allows the tree to establish its root system before the onset of hot summer temperatures. Hershey, PA is located in USDA zone 6b, which means the average minimum winter temperature is -5°F to 0°F. Therefore, you should plant your Golden Jubilee Peach tree in late March or early April, when the soil is workable and the risk of frost is low.

Growing a Golden Jubilee peach tree is an excellent choice for gardeners with smaller landscapes because it is self-fruitful, meaning it doesn’t require another peach for pollination. That said, like many self-fruitful trees, it will benefit from having another peach nearby. Plan to plant the tree in the spring when it is still dormant. Pick a site that is in full sun, with at least 6 hours of sun per day. While Golden Jubilee peaches are not too picky regarding their soil, it should be well draining and with a preferred pH of 6.5. Soak the roots of the tree for 6-12 hours prior to planting. Dig a hole that is as deep as the container the peach is in and a bit wider to allow for spreading the roots. Put the tree in the hole, spreading the roots out gently, and backfill with the removed soil. Tamp down around the tree. Golden Jubilee should be watered in well after planting. Thereafter, rainfall may be sufficient irrigation, but if not, water the tree with an inch (2.5 cm) of water per week.

How To Grow A Golden Jubilee Peach Tree