Cresthaven Peaches

Cresthaven is a late-season peach prized for its firmness, attractive red coloring, and ability to hold on the tree a bit longer than some other cultivars. At December Ranch we use Cresthaven to extend our season into late summer and to supply fruit that ships and stores well while still delivering excellent flavor.

Cresthaven Peach Highlights

  • Type: Freestone peach
  • Flavor: Sweet with pleasant acidity and good depth of flavor
  • Texture: Firm, meaty flesh — great for shipping and retail display
  • Skin: Intense red blush over yellow ground color
  • Harvest Season in Oklahoma: Late July to August
  • Best Uses: Fresh market, packing, baking, preserving
  • Chill Hours: ~850–950 chill hours — suited for Zone 7A sites

Why Cresthaven Peaches Grow Well in Oklahoma

Cresthaven benefits from Oklahoma’s hot summer days that help develop sugar while maintaining fruit firmness. The variety’s natural firmness reduces losses from bruising and splitting, which makes it a good choice for pick-your-own operations and small market shipping. Our irrigation management and trellis practices help produce uniform, high-quality fruit each year.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are Cresthaven peaches ripe in Oklahoma? Generally late July through August depending on the year.
  • Are Cresthaven peaches freestone? Yes, Cresthaven is freestone and easy to process.
  • Will Cresthaven store well? Yes — Cresthaven’s firmness and skin color make it a good keeper compared with many mid-season peaches.
  • Can I pick Cresthaven at the ranch? Yes. We include Cresthaven in our U-Pick rotation when fruit is at peak ripeness.

What Are Cresthaven Peaches Good For?

With its firm flesh and bright color, Cresthaven is a favorite for retail stands and farm markets. It holds shape when cooked and is a great candidate for pies, tarts, and roasted peach dishes. If you want fruit that keeps well in coolers and still tastes fresh, Cresthaven is a great choice.

Cresthaven Peaches at Our U-Pick Orchard

Come pick Cresthaven at December Ranch toward the end of the summer season. We post daily harvest updates during August so you know when the fruit is sweet and ready.

Facts About Cresthaven

  • Late season freestone variety known for firmness and attractive color
  • Tree size: medium to vigorous
  • Good shelf life compared to softer mid-season cultivars
  • Performs well in hot summers with appropriate irrigation

What People Love About Cresthaven

Customers praise Cresthaven for its striking color and consistent firmness. Market vendors favor it for its display quality and reliable packing characteristics; home cooks love the flavor and the way it holds up while baking.

Chill Hours Required

Cresthaven requires roughly 850–950 chill hours and is well suited for many locations in Zone 7A.

Reserve Your Cresthaven Peaches

Interested in boxes or U-Pick dates? Contact December Ranch and we’ll add you to the harvest notifications.