This is a heavy-bearing cultivar with little maintenance, easy to grow. It has a spreading characteristic in branches. The size of the tree depends on the version you choose, standard or dwarf. It is resistant to leaf-spot and self-pollinating. Adapted to cold climates as well. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common diseases and a factsheet on common pests. . VIDEO Created by Elisabeth Meyer for "Edibles, Bulbs, and Houseplants", a plant identification course developed in partnership with Longwood Gardens. More information on Prunus persica .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nichePrunus persica 'Cresthaven'Prunus persica 'Fantasia'Prunus persica 'Redgold'
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Edible; Tree
USDA zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil texture
Clay; Sand
Soil drainage
Good Drainage
Mature size
Height: 12 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in. | Width: 12 ft. 0 in. - 15 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Rapid
Maintenance
High
Canopy layer
2 - Understory (15-40 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Erect
Texture
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
Leaf size
3-6 inches long, < 1 inch wide
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
The leaves are lanceolate shaped, 3-6 inches in length and 0.8-1.2 inches broad. Pinnately veined.
Flower color
Pink
Flower value
Showy
Flower detail
The showy, pink flower blooms in mid spring. It attracts bees and butterflies.
Bloom time
Spring
Fruit color
Gold/Yellow; Red/Burgundy
Fruit value
Edible
Fruit detail
It produces medium-sized, dark red over yellow fruit. The flesh is firm, sweet and freestone with a great quality and taste. Ripens from July to August, 2-3 harvests can be expected because the fruits do not mature at the same time.
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Unknown
Wildlife value
It attracts bees and butterflies.
Food & Medicine
Edible parts
Fruit
Harvest time
Summer
Landscape Use
Landscape theme
Edible Garden
Garden tags
#deciduous #problem for dogs #problem for horses #problem for cats #frequent insect problems #frequent disease problems #deciduous tree #spring flowers #fruit tree #high maintenance #edible fruits
Problems & Resistance
Insect problems
2023 North Carolina Peach and Nectarine Disease and Pest Management Guide
Problems
Frequent Disease Problems; Frequent Insect Problems; Problem for Cats; Problem for Dogs; Problem for Horses
Poison severity
Medium
Poison parts
Leaves; Seeds; Stems
Poison symptoms
The pits contain cyanide compounds, which are poisonous. If a couple of pits are accidentally swallowed, it will not cause poisoning. The pits are more poisonous if they are ground up/crushed or the seeds are chewed. Fruit that has not been pitted should not be blended into a smoothie. Symptoms include Gasping, weakness, excitement, pupil dilation, spasms, convulsions, coma, respiratory failure.
Toxic principle
cyanide
Contact dermatitis
No
Toxicity summary
Medium severity poison; parts: Leaves; Seeds; Stems