Peach, Elberta Fruit Tree #5
Peach Elberta
Prunus persica 'Elberta'
Height: Typically 12–15 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 12–15 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 12–15 feet apart for full development
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Deciduous
Ornamental tree
Description
Peach Elberta is a stunning, fruit-bearing tree that delivers a satisfying combination of beauty and productivity. In early spring, it bursts into a magnificent display of fragrant pink blossoms, adding a fresh and lively splash of color to the landscape. By late summer, it produces large, golden-yellow peaches with a satisfying red blush. These freestone fruits are known for their sweet, juicy flavor, making them one of the finest choices for fresh eating, baking, and canning. With its tidy, rounded canopy and textural foliage, this tree is an inspiring addition to orchards and home landscapes alike.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water deeply after planting to establish strong roots; once established, water as needed, especially in dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Prune in late winter to encourage strong branching and improve fruit production
With its gorgeous spring blooms, outstanding fruit quality, and grand landscape presence, Peach Elberta is a showstopper that brings elegance and an abundant harvest to any setting.