Peach Tree
Prunus persica · Deciduous Fruit Tree, Broadleaf Hardwood
Plant Family
Rosaceae
Tree Category
Fruit Tree, Ornamental
Variety / Cultivar
Standard peach variety bearing fuzzy stone fruits visible among the dense canopy.
Hardiness Zones
Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9, requiring a specific number of chill hours depending on the variety.
About This Tree
A small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading crown. Features dense foliage, delicate pink spring flowers, abundant round fuzzy fruits in summer, and a relatively short lifespan characteristic of stone fruits.
Leaf Characteristics
Simple, alternate leaves with lanceolate to oblong-lanceolate shapes, finely serrated margins, acute tips, glossy green upper surface, and 3 to 6 inches in length, turning yellow in autumn.
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, grayish-brown bark when young, becoming rougher, furrowed, and developing scaly plates with prominent lenticels as the tree ages.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Northwest China in the region of the Tarim Basin and the slopes of the Kunlun Shan mountains, widely adapted and cultivated globally in temperate and subtropical climates.
Growing Season
Spring flowering with pink blossoms, summer fruit development and ripening, autumn leaf drop, and winter dormancy. Best planted in early spring or late winter while dormant.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun for optimal fruit production and disease prevention. Needs regular, moderate watering, especially during fruit set and development, with well-draining soil.
Mature Size
Typically reaches 15 to 25 feet in height with a similar spread. Fast growth rate, with a typical lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Special Characteristics
Produces edible, sweet stone fruit with fuzzy skin and a hard pit. Highly valued for both its delicious fruit and ornamental springtime blossoms.
Wildlife & Ecology
Attracts pollinators such as bees during spring bloom. Fruits are consumed by various birds and mammals, though heavy fruit drops can attract insects and scavengers.