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Peach trees (Prunus persica) are deciduous fruit trees that are native to Asia and part of the rose family. They can grow to be 15-25 ft tall and wide, with a rounded crown and branches that grow upwards. Peach trees have the following characteristics:
Leaves: Dark green, oval-shaped, and longer than they are wide, with glands at their bases that secrete a fluid to attract insects
Twigs and bark: Dark gray and brown, smooth for the most part, but rougher in older trees
Flowers: Small, bright pink, lavender, or creme, and arranged in a circular pattern
Fruit: Round, fuzzy, and contain a brown pit
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Peach trees produce showy flowers in the spring and fruit in the summer, which can be 3 in size and yield 50-150 lbs per year. Some cultivars are grown just for their flowers and will not produce fruit. Peach trees are self-pollinating so there is no need for male and female trees.
Peach trees grow best in medium moist, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering, fertilization, and pruning. Pruning to an open center shape allows sunlight to reach all parts of the tree and helps prevent brown rot.
Peach trees are susceptible to many pests and diseases, including:
Peach leaf curl
Leaf spot and twig cankers
Powdery mildew
Peach tree borer
Plum curculio
Oriental fruit moth
Root nematodes
Mites
Aphids