Overview:
Categories: Deciduous, Fruit
Elbert Peach Foliage and Fruit
Big beautiful peaches great for canning and jelly; use mulch and plant in sheltered area for best chance of success.
Poor drought tolerance, Elberta Peach will need supplemental water during dry periods. Beautiful dark pink to purple flowers in spring and begins to produce fruit within 3-4 years, with full production potential reached by years 8-12.
Is self-fertile, but does provide better crop when planted in multiples, so we recommend ordering at least 2 for your first planting. Dwarf or semi-dwarf variety.
Features:
Scientfic Name:Native: No
Growth Habit: Open
Growth Rate: Rapid
Max. Height (ft): 10
Max Width/Spread (ft): 10
Life Span: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Fair
Drought Resistance: Poor
Elevation Range: 7000
Soil Conditions: grows well in sandy, well drained soils.
Wildlife Value: Fair
Wildlife Notes: Fruit provides food for birds and squirrels.
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Miscellany: Elberta Peach can be found growing in 28 different states, and has adapted to a variety of conditions.
Ordering Information:
Our annual tree program is now closed to orders. It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
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Seedling Tree Sales are Closed
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Large Tree Sales are Closed
It will re-open for orders in Winter of 2024-25.
*Trees purchased through our programs cannot be resold, are intended for conservation efforts, and not for ornamental-only landscaping projects. We do not ship orders at this time. Other conditions may apply, dependent upon the program products you choose to purchase. For full details, visit our Tree Program, Shipping, Payment & Returns and Terms & Conditions pages for more information.
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