Elberta Dwarf Peach
Prunus persica 'Elberta'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: One of the most common of the peach varieties, the Elberta peach produces large crops of fuzzy yellow fruit with red blushed skin. The pit of this peach is freestone. The tree doesn't require a pollinator to produce fruit, but will have more fruit in the presence of another tree. Dark pink flowers are abundant in the early spring and fall turns the lance-shaped leaves yellow before they drop. Proper thinning and pest control will keep the tree healthy and producing for many years.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Fruit
Plant Care: Tree - Fruit (single-stemmed woody plants cultivated for their edible fruit): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring. Pruning techniques vary depending on tree species. Understand the needs of each tree type before pruning.
Provide adequate water and nutrients to aid in fruit development. Thin fruit as necessary to avoid excessive stress on the tree, especially on apple and peach trees.
Fruit trees will require pest control to reduce damage to fruit and to keep the tree healthy. Find out the appropriate pest control methods for the species before attempting to control pests.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-15' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons:
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
