Peach Tree
Prunus persica
Family: RosaceaeNative: Northwest ChinaIdentified: Mar 8, 2026
A deciduous tree that produces pink, five-petaled blossoms in early spring before the leaves emerge, followed by succulent, fuzzy-skinned edible fruit.
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Requires full sun, well-draining soil, and regular pruning to maintain health and fruit production. It needs a specific number of 'chill hours' in winter to set fruit properly.