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Peach
Prunus persica
Also known as: peach tree
Self-fertile stone fruit tree producing sweet fuzzy fruit. Needs winter chill hours and protection from late frosts.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing180–240″
Row Spacing180–240″
Planting Depth—
Height120–300″
Spread120–240″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 5–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 5–9
Most varieties self-fertile. Needs 600–1000 chill hours below 45°F. Prune heavily — fruit on previous year's wood. Thin fruit for larger size.
Companion Plants
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