Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Prunus persica |
Principal Common Name | Peach Tree |
Common Name(s) | |
Synonym | |
Description | A very popular deciduous tree bearing fuzz covered soft sweet fruit in summer. The standard tree can reach 25 ft tall and 20 ft wide. |
General Comments | Peach trees are often difficult to grow because they are attached by so many diseases and require considerable maintenance but well worth the effort when the fruit is ready to eat. Select a variety appropriate for your climate. |
Origin | |
Nativity | China |
Height Range | 15 - 25 FT |
Spread Range | 10 - 20 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
USDA Zones | 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b |
Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Medium |
Form | Small Tree |
Flower Color | Pink : Red : Rose Pink |
Flower Time | Spring |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average : Difficult |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Color : Edible : Flower : Fruit |
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