McGrath Nurseries

Springwhite®

Maturity Disclaimer

McGrath Nurseries Ltd have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only.

We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate.

We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated.

Maturity based on Hastings

The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Peach. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:

Alexandra, Central Otago +21 days
Marlborough +3-4 days
Havelock +2 days
Twyford -7 days
BOP/Waikato +2-5 days

NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart... See our Maturity Disclaimer

Springwhite®

Description

White-fleshed sport of Springcrest.

Origin:

France

Parentage:

Springcrest sport

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

None

Protection & Royalties:

R Tree Royalty Payable - Non-Propagation. Agreement required

Exclusivity:

Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand

Fruit

External

Maturity:

December 5 to 20 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings

Fruit Size:

Large

Fruit Shape:

Round with no tip

Skin Colour:

Light red on a white background

Internal

Flesh Colour:

White

Flesh Texture:

Melting; Firm

Flavour:

Excellent with good Acidity

Stone:

Cling; Small stone

Tree

Cropping:

Heavy and regular

Blossom:

Pink and showy

Pollination:

Early mid-season bloom, Self-fertile

Vigour:

High

Tree Habit/Form:

Open pendulous tree

Notes

Springwhite® is identical in every way, in vigour, habit and bloom to Springcrest.
High quality, early maturing white fleshed peach.
Has thin yellow stripe on suture.