

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.
