Peach

Peach

Prunus persica

Prunus
Rosaceae
Native Plants
Zone 39

Peach trees thrive in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and require regular pruning, fertilising, and pest management to produce a healthy crop. They need a specific number of winter chill hours to fruit successfully, so choose a variety suited to your climate zone. Water deeply and consistently during the growing season, especially as fruit develops, and monitor closely for common issues like peach leaf curl and brown rot.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 96″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

180

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply At The Base, Providing 1-2 Inches Per Week; Increase Frequency During Fruit Development And Hot Dry Spells

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30°85°F

Mature Spread

up to 72

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan
Alabama
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Arkansas
Assam
Baleares
Bulgaria
California
Cape Verde
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colorado
Connecticut
Corse
Cyprus
Delaware
District of Columbia
East European Russia

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 12, 2019 by Manu Pacha (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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