Outstanding commercial value, it is best known as a highly profitable fresh market peach, but it is equally good as a canning and freezing variety. A good pollinizer for J.H. Hale. Main fault is its relative lack of vigor and shorter life span. Ripens six days after Elberta. Requires 800-850 hours of chilling.
Flesh is deep yellow, slightly coarse in texture.
Flavor is excellent for both fresh market and canning. Tree is vigorous, productive and self-fertile. It is a top quality selection for mid-season. Ripens ten days after Redhaven. Risingstar gives growers a beautiful, high quality peach for the early season.