Peach
Prunus persica
Also listed as Amygdalus persica, Amygdalus ferganensis
Also known as Peaches and Nectarines, Flat Peach
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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.
Why grow it
Peach trees offer reliable summer fruit production with lower chill-hour requirements than many other stone fruits, making them suitable for a broader range of climates. Compared to apricots or plums, peaches typically produce fruit more consistently and require less thinning to achieve marketable size. The spring blossom display provides early-season aesthetic value alongside productive function.
Watch out for
Peach trees are prone to several fungal diseases, particularly brown rot and leaf curl, which can require preventive management in humid climates. Thin fruit heavily in early summer to direct energy toward fewer, larger peaches and reduce branch stress. Winter pruning is essential annually to maintain an open canopy that promotes air circulation and fruit quality. The pits and wilted leaves are toxic; eat only the fruit.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Peach grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Peach trees offer reliable summer fruit production with lower chill-hour requirements than many other stone fruits, making them suitable for a broader range of climates. Compared to apricots or plums, peaches typically produce fruit more consistently and require less thinning to achieve marketable size. The spring blossom display provides early-season aesthetic value alongside productive function.
Watch out for
Peach trees are prone to several fungal diseases, particularly brown rot and leaf curl, which can require preventive management in humid climates. Thin fruit heavily in early summer to direct energy toward fewer, larger peaches and reduce branch stress. Winter pruning is essential annually to maintain an open canopy that promotes air circulation and fruit quality. The pits and wilted leaves are toxic; eat only the fruit.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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