Prunus persica (Peach)

Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit ripening on a branch among green leaves close up
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruits hang on a slender branch surrounded by pointed green leaves
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Prunus persica

Botanical names: Prunus persica, Amygdalus persica

Common name: Peach

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Northwestern China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersEdible plantDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Prunus persica, commonly known as Peach, is a deciduous fruit tree in the Rosaceae family native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years before spreading throughout Asia, Europe, and eventually the rest of the world. Despite its scientific name, the species did not originate in Persia but was introduced to Europe through ancient trade routes. Depending on the cultivar, peach trees typically grow 10 to 25 feet (3 to 8 m) tall with an open, rounded canopy and produce a spectacular display of pink flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge.

The velvety fruits are prized for their juicy, fragrant flesh, which ranges from white to yellow and may cling to or separate easily from the pit, depending on the cultivar. Thousands of cultivars have been developed for fresh eating, canning, and cooking, including both high-chill and low-chill selections suitable for a wide range of climates. Peach trees grow best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture during the growing season. Most cultivars require winter chilling to produce abundant crops, although low-chill varieties perform well in subtropical regions. Hardy selections are generally suitable for USDA Zones 5-9, with some low-chill cultivars thriving in Zones 8-10. In addition to their delicious fruit, peach trees are valued as ornamental landscape plants for their beautiful spring blossoms and attractive seasonal display. Prunus persica var. nectarina is almost identical to the Peach in habit and flowers but its fruit are smooth skinned, mostly smaller and with a subtly different flavor.

Cultivars: Prunus persica (Peach)

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Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up on a branch against a blurred background.
Prunus persica (Peach) branches covered in multiple soft pink flowers on a woody brown stem.
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Prunus persica
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Prunus persica (Peach) tree with red round fruit and green slender leaves.
Prunus persica (Peach) tree growing upright with numerous round red fruits among green leaves.
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with small orange fruit and long green leaves on branches
Prunus persica (Peach) tree growing upright with small orange fruit nestled among thin green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) orange red fruit close up hanging from a green leaf branch
Prunus persica (Peach) orange red fruit hanging from a wooden branch with green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with orange yellow fruit and narrow green leaves on branches.
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with orange yellow fruit hanging from branches among narrow green leaves.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower on a branch, a close up of spring floral petals.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower open on a woody branch with yellow centers and soft petals.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower on thin branch, close up against clear blue sky background.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower on thin branch against clear blue sky during spring time.
Prunus persica (Peach) yellow and red fruit close up resting on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) sliced open revealing interior pulp and central stone on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower and small fuzzy green fruit on a branch close up
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower with green leaves and small fuzzy fruit on a branch
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up on a branch with small green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower on a branch with soft green leaves during the day
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with rounded red fruit and narrow green leaves on branches
Prunus persica (Peach) tree carrying many ripe, rounded red fruit among thick green foliage.
Prunus persica (Peach) golden yellow fruit close up with narrow green leaves on branch
Prunus persica (Peach) golden yellow fruit hanging from a branch among narrow green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with red fruit and long green leaves hanging from branches
Prunus persica (Peach) tree growing round red fruit among many long pointed green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with pink flowers covering thin brown branches in light.
Prunus persica (Peach) tree covered in pink flowers with a wooden stake at the base.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink white flower close up on branches with green pointed leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) flower clusters with mixed pink and white petals on woody stems
Prunus persica (Peach) orange and red fruit close up, soft fuzz skin, rounded shape
Prunus persica (Peach) round fruit with soft orange and red skin texture on white background
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit close up, round fuzzy skin, resting on a plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit on a plate, round skin with fuzzy texture and yellow flesh.
Prunus persica (Peach) red yellow fruit on a plate, close up.
Prunus persica (Peach) fruit sit on a plate with two halved sections revealing the center pits.
Prunus persica (Peach) yellow and red fruit on a plate close up
Prunus persica (Peach) sliced into segments with a whole fruit resting on a plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) yellow red fruit close up on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) fruit halves and one whole on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit on a green leafy branch during a close up
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruits ripen on a woody branch surrounded by long green leaves
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit close up resting on a plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit resting on a plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) red and white fruit close up on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) sliced into sections lying on a plate with whole fruit
Prunus persica (Peach) red and yellow fruit on a plate in close up view
Prunus persica (Peach) red and yellow fruit resting on a plate for immediate eating options
Prunus persica (Peach) green leaves and small fuzzy fruit growing on thin woody branches
Prunus persica (Peach) showing small fuzzy fruit maturing among slender green leaves on thin branches
Prunus persica (Peach) orange fruit close up cut in half on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) cut open into two halves lying on a plate ready for consumption
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit close up growing on tree branches among green foliage
Prunus persica (Peach) red fruit ripening on wooden branches amidst elongated green leaves in orchard
Prunus persica (Peach) red and pink flower clusters on a tree branch close up
Prunus persica (Peach) branches covered in multiple layers of deep red and light pink flower
Prunus persica (Peach) tree with vibrant red flower clusters covering numerous thin wooden branches.
Prunus persica (Peach) tree branches laden with dense clusters of deep red petal formations.
Prunus persica (Peach) fuzzy green pink fruit close up hanging on a brown branch
Prunus persica (Peach) fruit develops in clusters along thin woody stems with soft green foliage
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower on a woody branch in a detailed close up.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower emerging from buds along a slender woody branch with green leaves.
Prunus persica (Peach) halved yellow fruit with pitted brown center stone on a plate close up
Prunus persica (Peach) sliced open showing yellow flesh and a brown textured seed on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) red and orange fruit on a plate, close up
Prunus persica (Peach) red and orange fruit resting on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up, delicate petals on a branch, morning light
Prunus persica (Peach) delicate pink flower clusters emerging on a slender woody branch in sunlight.
Prunus persica (Peach) white pink flower close up on woody stem against blurry background
Prunus persica (Peach) multi-colored petals on delicate stems create a spring botanical arrangement of color
Prunus persica (Peach) halved fruit with cream flesh and dark red center close up
Prunus persica (Peach) halved fruit with cream flesh and dark red center on a plate
Prunus persica (Peach) red and yellow fruit, close up on a plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) red and yellow fruit sitting closely together on a white plate.
Prunus persica (Peach) yellow and red fruit on a plate, close up.
Prunus persica (Peach) yellow and red fruit on a plate are ready to eat.
Prunus persica (Peach) red yellow fruit on a plate close up
Prunus persica (Peach) red yellow fruit on a plate, including sliced pieces revealing white flesh.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower clusters covering woody branches during a spring bloom season
Prunus persica (Peach) branches covered in many small pink flowers during the spring bloom time
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up on branch against blue sky
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower clusters along a wooden branch against a sky background.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up on a branch for gardening enthusiasts to enjoy.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower cluster blooming on a slender woody stem during the spring season.
Prunus persica (Peach) fuzzy tan fruit and green serrated leaves in a close up.
Prunus persica (Peach) with young fuzzy fruit and green leaves on a thin woody branch.
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower close up on brown tree branch against dark soil
Prunus persica (Peach) pink flower opening on brown branch with unopened buds and dark soil


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