Peach Tree (Sapling)
Prunus persica · Deciduous Fruit Tree, Broadleaf, Hardwood
Plant Family
Rosaceae
Tree Category
Fruit Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Unknown seedling variety
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9
About This Tree
A young sapling featuring slender stems, vibrant green lanceolate leaves with finely serrated margins, characteristic of a young stone fruit tree growing rapidly in spring
Leaf Characteristics
Simple, alternate, lanceolate to elliptic-lanceolate leaves, 3 to 6 inches long, with finely serrated (crenate-serrate) margins, tapering to a sharp point, and bright medium green color
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, reddish-brown to grayish-brown bark on young stems, developing rough furrows and ridges with lenticels as it matures into a tree
Growing Information
Origin Region
Northwest China in the region between the Tarim Basin and the northern slopes of the Kunlun Mountains
Growing Season
Spring leaf-out and showy pink blossom production in early spring, followed by fruit development through summer, and winter dormancy
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required for optimal growth and fruit production; moderate, consistent watering needs while establishing, with moderate drought tolerance once mature
Mature Size
Expected mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread, fast growth rate, and a typical lifespan of 15 to 20 years
Special Characteristics
Produces edible stone fruit (peaches) at maturity, highly ornamental pink spring blossoms, but susceptible to various fungal diseases and insect pests requiring management
Wildlife & Ecology
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies during the spring flowering phase; provides fruit consumed by various birds and mammals