15 named cultivars

fruit vegetable

Peach

$209.95

The Story

Plant Bio

Prunus persica, peach, is a small deciduous tree native to China, reaching fifteen to twenty-five feet with an open rounded crown. Pink cup-shaped flowers open on bare branches in early spring before the narrow lance-shaped leaves emerge, and the familiar fuzzy stone fruit ripens through summer on wood grown the previous year.

It fruits on one-year-old wood, so annual pruning is not optional — an unpruned peach carries its crop further and further out on ageing branches and declines within a few years. The flesh is edible but the seed contains hydrogen cyanide and must be discarded, and the tree is short-lived by orchard standards, often needing replacement after fifteen to twenty years.

Uses & Benefits:

Pink blossom on bare branches in early spring, ahead of almost everything else.

Crops heavily within three years of planting on a tree small enough for a garden.

A larval host for eastern tiger swallowtail; the early flowers feed emerging bees.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Fruit Vegetable

Height

240 inches

Width

240 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Low

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

China

Toxicity

Seed toxic if ingested

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in early spring in deep, sharply drained soil.
Choose full sun with good air movement.
Prune hard every winter to renew fruiting wood.
Thin young fruit to about six inches apart for size.
Watch for peach leaf curl at bud swell.
Expect to replace the tree after fifteen to twenty years.

Pro Tip

Prune hard every winter — peaches fruit only on last year's wood, and skipping a year pushes the crop out of reach and shortens the tree's life.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune hard every winter ✂️
Thin fruit for size and to prevent limb breakage 🍑
Plant in full sun with air movement ☀️
Discard the seeds; they contain cyanide ⚠️

Don't

Skip annual pruning ❌
Plant in heavy or waterlogged soil ❌
Eat or crush the seeds ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Monitor
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Home orchard treeEspalier against a warm wallSpring-blossom specimen

Companion Plants

Fig Grape Comfrey Chives Nasturtium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Peach questions

What zones can Peach grow in?

Peach is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Peach deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Peach, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Peach bloom?

Peach typically blooms in early spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Peach need full sun?

Peach does best in full sun (6+ hours).