Yellow-fleshed Peaches tend to be more tangy and acidic. Peach fruit has varying levels of acidity, and generally, the white-fleshed Peach is the least acidic. Some varieties are in between and are known as semi-cling or semi-freestone.Ĭlingstone are sometimes smaller but very juicy and sweet! They’re also traditionally the perfect choice for canning and other preserves.įreestone are larger and besides often eaten fresh off the tree, the easy-to-remove pit makes them ideal for use in cooking, baking, canning and freezing alike. Conversely, if the flesh falls away from the pit easily, it is freestone. If the Peach flesh sticks to the pit, it is a clingstone. Today orchard-grown Peaches are divided into two groups, clingstones and freestones.

The Peach trees that are being grown in orchards today have a long history! Types of Peach Trees Freestone vs Clingstone Peach trees are native to China and belong to the Prunus species family of stonefruit.

They are an easy and (pardon the pun) fruitful tree to grow. Do you grow your own Peaches or Nectarines at home? If not you should give them a try.

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