By Renae Moran, Extension Tree Fruit Specialist, University of Maine Cooperative Extension For information about UMaine Extension programs and resources, visit extension.umaine.edu.Find more of our publications and books at extension.umaine.edu/publications/. Table of Contents: Selecting Varieties Table 1. Important traits of common peach varieties Adaptation to the Climate Planting Pollination Fruit Thinning Common Diseases Insect Pests