Dwarf Patio Peach
The Dwarf Patio Peach (Prunus Persica) truly lives up to its name. This tree is tiny by tree standards, reaching only 6 ft tall at maximum and 4 ft on average. Its best season is spring, but it is an early-season plant, so you can enjoy its blooms starting in March.
This pink beauty is perfect for an accent plant in a small space, or as a low border plant. Flanking your home's walkway with this peach tree is sure to be a fabulous show come springtime.
Prunus Persica Plant Details
Family: Rosaceae
Light Requirement: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6-4 ft
Spread: 6-4 ft
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, Acidic
Season of Interest: Spring
Flower Color: Pink, Red
Fruit: Peach
Wildlife Value: Bees, Butterflies
Notable Characteristics
This Small Patio Peach Tree is a cultivar of the Peach Tree native to China. Peaches were spread to other parts of the world via trade routes like the Silk Road, and this cultivar followed.
It is popular for its small size and was mainly cultivated for ornamental use. Its fruit is large and fleshy. It is prized for its small size because it fits perfectly on patios.
The dwarf patio peach tree leaves are long and narrow, with a lovely, deep reddish hue that retains its color throughout the entire growing season. The branches are thick and woody, packed tightly with dense foliage and large flowers surrounding the whole branch. The pink flowers and their pink stamen pop beautifully against the red leaves.
Landscape and Maintenance
The colors and size of the Dwarf patio flowers can also be compromised by cold weather or late frosts. However, this magnificent tree packs a large punch despite its size, and is well worth including in your garden scape.
Customer Reviews
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Does a patio peach tree produce fruit?
Yes, a patio peach tree produces real, delicious peaches despite its compact size. It’s bred to stay small, making it perfect for containers or small gardens. With sunlight and care, it offers both beauty and sweet harvests each year.
Are patio peach trees self-pollinating?
Yes, patio peach trees are self-pollinating, so you only need one to enjoy fruit. They produce blossoms that contain both male and female parts, allowing them to pollinate themselves. This makes them an easy and rewarding choice for small gardens or patios.
What temperature can a patio peach tree tolerate?
Patio peach trees can tolerate temperatures down to around 20°F once established. In colder regions, they do best when protected from harsh winter winds. With proper care, they remain hardy and continue producing beautiful blooms and fruit each year.
Exposure
Apricot fruit trees thrive in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. They favor a sunny spot with well-drained soil to ensure healthy growth, abundant fruit production, and optimal ripening of the apricots.
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.
