Fruiting Peach Fruit Trees
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).
Peach Fruit Trees Plant Details
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
Landscape Uses and Maintenance of Peach Fruit Trees
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.
Noteworthy Characteristics of Peach Fruit Trees
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.
Best time to Prune Peach Trees?
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).
Customer Reviews
Received an order of peach trees in early March, in four months I have one probably eight foot tall already.
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I ordered Peach Fruit Trees from TN Nursery, and they were better than expected. The trees were packaged carefully, arrived in great shape, and established easily in my yard. Their growth has been steady, and I look forward to harvesting sweet, juicy peaches in the coming years.
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Where is the best place to plant Peach Fruit Trees?
Peach fruit trees grow best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Choose a location with good air circulation and protection from strong winds. With plenty of sunlight and space, they’ll thrive and produce sweet, flavorful fruit each year.
How Tall Do Peach Fruit Trees Get?
Peach fruit trees typically grow 10 to 20 feet tall, depending on the variety and pruning. Their compact size makes them ideal for home gardens and small orchards. With good sunlight and care, they produce beautiful blossoms and sweet fruit each year.
How tall do Peach Fruit Trees grow?
Peach fruit trees typically grow 10 to 15 feet tall, making them perfect for home gardens. Their compact size makes harvesting easy and care simple. They reward growers with fragrant blossoms and delicious fruit each summer.
Exposure
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.
Height at Maturity
Under 25 Feet
Usage
Fruit
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
5-9
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to any landscape, offering fragrant blossoms in spring and fresh, homegrown harvests in summer or fall. Popular varieties like apple, peach, pear, and plum thrive in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Choose trees suited to your USDA zone, and plant in early spring or fall for the best root development.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough so the root flare sits just above the soil line. Backfill with native soil, water deeply, and apply mulch around the base—keeping it a few inches from the trunk—to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry spells.
Prune annually to shape the tree, improve air circulation, and boost fruit production. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced or fruit-specific fertilizer. With proper planting, seasonal care, and a little patience, fruit trees will reward you with beauty, shade, and bountiful harvests year after year.
