Peach

One of the most popular homegrown fruits, peaches are vigorous producers of plump, delicious fruits. Peaches can be so vigorous you often have to thin the fruit in early summer to keep from stressing the tree. Pests can be troublesome so choose pest-resistant cultivars when possible. Cold temperatures also thwart peaches in cool climates. Plant your trees in a protected location that is sheltered from wind.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

5-8

Plant Type:

Fruit, Tree

Plant Height:

6-20 feet

Plant Width:

6-20 feet

Bloom Time:

Spring

Landscape Uses:

Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Flowers

Top Varieties

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'Canadian Harmony' peach

forms brilliant, bright-red fruit with splashes of yellow. The large, freestone peaches have a sweet flavor and good texture. Zones 5-8
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'Cresthaven' peach

is a medium to large freestone peach that is almost fuzzless. Its bright-red skin touched with gold is striking. A non-browning, late-season variety, it is favored for canning and freezing. Zones 5-9
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'Elberta' peach

is a large, freestone peach that produces a mid- to late-season crop. This old favorite has golden skin with a red blush. Tree is resistant to brown rot. Zones 5-9
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'Reliance' peach

is a very hardy peach that is good for cold regions. It is a large freestone peach with dark-red skin blushed with yellow and bright yellow flesh. A vigorous producer, it requires thinning. Zones 4-8
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