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Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Carroll E. Younce, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Carroll E. Younce, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

University of Georgia Plant Pathology , University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Carroll E. Younce, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Peggy Greb, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

University of Georgia Plant Pathology , University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Peach

Prunus persica

Non-native

Native to China peach trees are short-lived and fast growing with an average lifespan of 10 to 20 years. Peach trees thrive in locations with full sun and moist, slightly acidic yo neutral, well drained, soils. Lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Showy, pleasant smelling flowers, ranging from white deep red, emerge in early-mid spring. Peach trees can yield 50 to 150 lbs of fruit per year but require significant pruning.

Leaf

Lance-shaped, shiny green leaves

Fruit/Seed

Velvety, pink to yellowish peaches

Bark

Reddish-brown, smooth when young and gets rougher with age

Flower

Pink with 5 petals. Flower in April-May

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