For fruit quality, Messina™ peach has a lot to offer: large size, firm to very firm freestone yellow flesh with very good flavor, and attractive, highly colored skin (nearly full red blush over yellow). Messina™ harvests during Cresthaven season, about four weeks after Redhaven, and keeps well in storage. This variety has a low susceptibility to bacterial leaf spot. Bloom occurs relatively early, potentially impacting fruit set in cold-winter climates.