Peach

Prunus persica

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

A deciduous fruit tree prized for its sweet, juicy peaches that ripen in summer. Requires full sun and moderate watering, with beautiful pink blossoms in spring.

Overview

Form: Rounded
Growth Rate: moderate
Size: 15–25′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy: deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b

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ColderWarmer

Seasonality

Bloom Season

Harvest Season

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

China

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefitpollinator nectary

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment: moderate
Maintenance: high
Years to Bearing: 3 years
Propagation: seed, cutting, grafting

Companion Planting

Plants well with

common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey acts as a dynamic accumulator of deep soil minerals that benefit peach trees. Its leaf litter improves soil fertility when decomposed near the tree base.

lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm attracts pollinators and predatory insects that control peach pests. Its aromatic oils may have mild pest-repellent effects on flying insects.