A freestone peach with bright yellow flesh, 'Contender' is very cold hardy and tolerant of late spring frosts. The sweet, extra juicy fruit ripens in mid to late August. This is a self-pollinating variety.
| Tree | |
| Prunus | |
| Peach | |
| Zone 4 | |
| 6+ hours | |
| Dry, Moist, Sandy | |
| Fresh Eating | |
| Preserves | |
| 8-10' | |
| 8-12' | |
| Spring | |
| Pink | |
| Rapid | |
| Vase, Wide | |
| Lime, Plant-tone | |
| Pink | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |