Thanks for your input. I was afraid that was the answer. I'm going to try to nurse the "good" half through ripening and then I'll have to get a new one next year.
Joseph Lofthouse wrote:Probably better off starting over on that tree. The other major limb also has a narrow crotch, susceptible to sudden failure during a wind or heavy fruit load.
A storm came through last night with heavy rain and high winds. This morning my peach tree was found broken. Is there any hope for this tree? Can I save the half that is still standing (this is year six for the tree and the first year it is fruiting).