Jimmy Whitehead
I received them in great shape and they were as healthy as they could be!! Love them!
Ships in Spring 2027
5-9
Under 25 Feet
Low
Full sun
Spring/Early Summer
Peach fruit trees need well-drained soil and regular watering. They should be pruned annually to remove dead or crowded branches and shape the tree. In early spring, they should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and protected from pests with organic sprays as needed.
Peach fruit trees thrive in full sun, needing at least 6 to 8 hours daily. Ample sunlight ensures healthy growth, abundant fruit production, and disease resistance, making total sun exposure essential for optimal tree development and fruit yield.
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Jimmy Whitehead
I received them in great shape and they were as healthy as they could be!! Love them!
Darwin
Fast shipping and great trees so far! Looking forward to seeing what develops this year!
Herbert Hensley
Peach Fruit Tree
About this plant
The Peach Fruit Tree (Prunus persica) will make a great addition to your landscape or orchard. Enjoy fresh peaches right off the tree, warm and sweetened by sunshine. Peach blossoms are the beautiful, fragrant flowers of the peach tree (Prunus persica), a deciduous tree belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae).
Family: Rosaceae
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moist
Height: 12 - 20 ft.
Spread: 15 - 20 ft.
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: Pink
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees
Peachy keen? The Peach Fruit Trees will make peaches your new favorite fruit, if it isn't already!
These trees are high maintenance and need substantial care, so be ready to commit and give this tree TLC through the seasons. They have light pink to white flowers that bloom in spring.
Give this tree a location that has full sun.
Plant in a well-draining area in sandy to loamy soil. Avoid planting them in heavy clay or compacted soil.
Thin out trees in very late winter or very early spring to decrease overall fruit count and have better fruit size. It is better to harvest fewer fruits that are high quality, than to have many low-quality fruits and be disappointed by the flavor or size.
Give your trees a balanced fertilizer in spring to ensure optimal health.
Water regularly and very thoroughly when you first bring this tree home until well established, and then let Mother Nature do her job. This tree will need plenty of consistent watering, especially during drought. Remember, the insides of your juicy peaches are made up of mostly water.
Peach Fruit Tree is not disease or pest-resistant, so watch for signs of fungal or pest presence and treat accordingly. Watch closely for signs of peach tree borer, including frass and breaks in the bark.
Should I get one or two? The Peach Fruit Tree is self-pollinating, so you can plant one tree and still have fruit to harvest. Plant one tree of each of your favorite varieties to grow your own orchard and enjoy fresh fruit, without worrying about the last time pesticides were used before harvest.
Wait until Late Winter/Early Spring: The goal is to prune as late as possible during the dormant season. This is typically February or early March in many regions.
Avoid Early Winter/Fall: Pruning too early (in the fall or early winter) can significantly reduce the tree's cold-hardiness for up to a few weeks, making it vulnerable to severe cold snaps and increasing the risk of cold injury, dieback, and disease (like bacterial canker).
Watch the Forecast: Do not prune if severe cold weather is predicted within the following two weeks. It's better to prune a little late (even during bloom) than too early.
Dormancy is Key: Pruning while dormant encourages vigorous new growth in the spring, and this is where next year's fruit will be produced (peaches fruit on one-year-old wood).
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