Semi Dwarf Peach Tree - ‘Charles Ingouf’

Fruit Type: Peach
Botanical Name: Prunus persica ‘Charles Ingouf’
Fruit Colour: Yellow with red blush
Growth Habit: Semi dwarf deciduous fruit tree grafted onto slow-growing rootstock
Final Height: Approx. 3–4 m
Expected Yield: Approx. 15–30 kg per season once mature
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
Pollination: Generally self-fertile
Hardiness: Winter hardy to approx. −20°C; blossoms may be sensitive to late spring frost

Peach trees are among the most rewarding fruit trees in the garden, and ‘Charles Ingouf’ is a traditional variety appreciated for its rich flavour and attractive summer harvest. The tree produces peaches with a warm yellow base often covered by a red blush.

This peach grows as a semi dwarf fruit tree, remaining more compact and manageable than traditional full-sized orchard peaches. The controlled size is achieved through grafting onto a slow-growing rootstock, a technique widely used in professional orchards to regulate tree height while encouraging earlier and reliable fruit production. The result is a tree that is easier to prune, maintain, and harvest while still producing generous yields.

In spring the tree produces soft pink blossoms that bring early colour to the garden and attract bees and other pollinators. These blossoms mark the beginning of the fruiting season.

During summer the flowers develop into juicy peaches with balanced sweetness and aromatic flavour. Ripening typically occurs in late summer depending on local warmth, sun exposure, and seasonal conditions.

This variety is generally regarded as self-fertile, meaning it can produce fruit without requiring a second peach tree nearby, although the presence of another peach tree may improve overall yields.

Peaches perform best in warm, sunny locations. Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth and proper fruit development. A sheltered position can help protect early blossoms from late spring frosts.

We select our fruit trees with winter hardiness in mind, ensuring suitability for reliable outdoor cultivation in our climate.

With proper placement and care, ‘Charles Ingouf’ offers gardeners the pleasure of harvesting sweet peaches directly from their own garden.

All trees are sold and delivered as 1 year old trees, in jute bags filled with rich Dutch soil.